WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh has long been a recognized leader in pursuing respectful and supportive relationships with the people and government of Cuba through City Council Resolution, delegation visits and actions of previous Administrations including the establishment of an official sister city relationship with Matanzas, Cuba, also celebrated as a “Three Rivers City” and “City of Bridges” in a formal twinning agreement ceremony signed in Matanzas, Cuba on February 20, 1998; and,