Welcome to the Killeen, Texas – Osan, Korea Subcommittee | ||||||
Killeen Sister Cities, Inc. (KSCI) was formed in 1993 by direction of the Killeen City Council, under the auspices of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce. Lisa Humphreys was selected as President by Charlie Watts, who was the GKCC Chairman at the time. The initial members were then selected by Ms. Humphreys with recommendations from Mr. Watts and Mayor Villaronga. Subsequent members were then approved by the Board of Directors. Officers were elected for either two or three year terms once the organization was established as a corporation and had created its bylaws. Membership in KSCI is open to the public upon receipt of the annual membership application. The focus of KSCI from 1993-1995 was the foundation of paperwork necessary to secure the non-profit status, 501© (3), and the establishment of the bylaws. The focus from 1995-1996 was the search for and establishment of the actual Sister City relationship with another country. These efforts were successful with the creation of a Sister City relationship with Osan, Korea, in August, 1996. |
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History | ||||||
The sister city idea was envisioned by President Eisenhower in 1956 through citizen diplomacy. His idea was to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time. Sister Cities International is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between U.S. and international communities, striving for diplomacy at the municipal level, promote cultural understanding and stimulate economic development. The belief of sister city programs involve two-way communication and should mutually benefit partnering communities. Goals are to:
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