Tucson Mexico Sister Cities
Background...

In 1956 Dwight D. Eisenhower established the "Sister Cities Program" to promote greater understanding and peace among citizens throughout the world. Tucson embraced this vision and has adopted formal relations with communities in Hungary, Kazakhstan, Spain, Ireland, Greece and Mexico.

The Tucson-Mexico Sister Cities Committee has enjoyed a very special relationship with Guadalajara, Jalisco since 1972, Ciudad Obregón, Sonora since 1980 and now Mazatlan, Sinaloa.

"Increased collaboration with our friends in Mexico presents outstanding opportunities for our cities. Our shared interests are the foundation of our strong relationship."
- Mayor Bob Walkup, City Of Tucson


TMSC Leadership...

Claisalia Robertson - President

Donna Whitman - Vice-President

Amy Lopez - Recording Secretary

Gloria Corral - Corresponding Secretary

Enna Cassler - Treasurer

Frank Valenzuela - Public Relations Officer

Alejandra M. Dreisbach - Guadalajara Liaison

Mike Weber - Guadalajara Co-Chair

Janina Latack-Board Member

Felipe Garcia - Ciudad Obregon Co-Chair

Norma Pernisco - Special Events Chair

Judy Orlinsky-Board Member

Marilyn Civer - Membership Co-Chair

Rosa Maria Escalante - Board Member

Dr. Ricardo Castro-Salazar - Board Member


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