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OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Telephone: (408) 777-3200 • FAX: (408) 777-3366 • pio@cupertino.org
City Hall • 10300 Torre Avenue • Cupertino, CA 95014-3255
N E W S R E L E A S E
September 20, 2016
City of Cupertino to Unveil Sister City Signage as a Physical Symbol
of the Strong Bond between Cupertino and its Sister Cities
CUPERTINO, CA – On Monday, September 26, the City of Cupertino will unveil directional
signs pointing toward Cupertino’s four Sister Cities, including Copertino, Italy; Toyokawa,
Japan; Hsinchu, Taiwan; and Bhubaneswar, India. The unveiling will take place at 4 p.m. in the
courtyard at the Cupertino Civic Center, 10300 Torre Avenue.
“Cupertino’s Sister City Program has always been about mutual understanding and the
exchanging of ideas,” Mayor Barry Chang said. “Both sides have knowledge and wisdom to
impart to help each other through problems and create stronger communities.
“These signs are a physical symbol of the already strong bond between Cupertino and our
Sister Cities.”
Councilmember Gilbert Wong said he is proud to live in such a diverse community that
supports its four Sister Cities.
“The three youth exchange programs the City has with Copertino, Toyokawa, and Hsinchu are
a testament to Cupertino’s commitment to educational cultural exchanges,” Councilmember
Wong said. “I’m honored to take part in the unveiling of the sign post, which recognizes our
Sister City volunteers and promotes mutual trust and friendship.”
Along with the unveiling, the event will also include a few words from Mayor Chang,
Councilmember Wong, City Manager David Brandt, and representatives from all four Sister
Cities.
For questions or additional information, contact Public Information Officer Brian Babcock at
brianb@cupertino.org or (408) 777-3262. Those who need immediate assistance should call (650) 922-
2758. For more information on Cupertino’s Sister Cities, visit www.cupertino.org/sistercities/.
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