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• • • Special Meeting 9/8/75 2. DISCUSS MEXICAN CARAVAN - Messrs. Carlos Miller and Luis Montiel were recognized. Mr. Montiel addressed the Commission regarding the group of now, 87 Mexican people expected from CD. Valles, S.L.P., Mexico, in regard to the International Sister City Program. Mr. Montiel informed the Commission that the purpose of this visit was for friendship and to visit the City of La Porte and its officials. Mr. Montiel will be going to Mexico on September 11, 1975, and expressed the desire to have an official accompany him on the trip as a representative of the City of La Porte. There was a brief discussion regarding lodging for the visitors. It was determined that the Mexican City Officials would be guests in the homes of the La Porte City Officials and the remaining visitors would either be accommodated by Mrs. Bertha Cook, and her motel and accommodations at a NASA motel. 2 MR. BILL HAIFLICH - ROTARY CLUB - extended an invitation to the Mexican City Officials to attend the regular noon • luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club. For the visitors of high school age, Mr. Haiflich suggested a visit with Interact at the high school. There was a brief discussion regarding a desire to possibly fly doctors and dentists down for a medical clinic as Rotary International. FLAGS - There was some discussion regarding flags for the group. It was determined that Mr. Perry Carter had flags he would contribute to take, if someone from La Porte went to Mexico at this time. It was suggested that the Director of Finance check with State Representative Ed Watson to get a Texas Flag that had been flown over the Capitol. RECEPTION - The Chamber of Commerce was not represented, but had previously committed to host a reception for the visitors. MR. HUGH PFEIFFER - LIONS CLUB - offered to take two families, and further stated that the Lions Club would be proud to participate in anything that the City might decide to host. It was determined that there would be a definite need for transportation and donations for different activities that • will be planned for the visitors.