Twinning Charter
Signed at Billericay, 1998
Sister City Proclamation
Let it be said and understood by representatives and citizens
of both Billericay Essex UK and Fishers Indiana of USA, this proclamation shall
be held steadfast and celebrated. The people of these two communities
shall mutually and wilfully work together to enhance and enrich arts, education,
culture, industry, governance, tourism, and such other matters for mutual
benefit.
The Billericay Twinning Association and Fishers Sister City
Association are to be encouraged and supported by their respective Town Councils
in these matters.
The representatives and citizens of Billericay and Fishers
agree to establish direct contacts between enterprises, schools of education,
and governing agencies with the purpose to exchange various delegations,
teachers, and students. We agree to organise mutual visits designed to
enhance harmony, education, and economic opportunities for the citizens of our
two communities.
The cause of this kind of agreement is in cause of mankind.
The cause of this proclamation is the secure blessings of prosperity on the
peoples of these two communities.
Therefore, today, 7th September 1998, this 'Sister City and
Twinning' charter is signed by representatives of the town of Billericay and
Fishers with a firm purpose to its cause.
Signed: