During a recent city commission meeting in St. Augustine, Florida, Mayor Roxanne Horvath led a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was approved without modifications, allowing the meeting to proceed smoothly.

A significant highlight of the meeting was the presentation of a certificate of recognition to Honorable Maravie Monteserin, the mayor of Aviles, Spain, and her delegation. This recognition celebrated the 100th anniversary of the sister city relationship between St. Augustine and Aviles, which has fostered cultural exchanges and goodwill between the two cities since its formalization in 2000.

The certificate detailed the historical ties between the cities, tracing back to the founding of St. Augustine in 1565 by Pedro Menendez de Aviles. It acknowledged the first official American delegation to visit Spain in 1924 and the ongoing cultural exchanges that have enriched both communities over the decades.

Mayor Horvath emphasized the importance of this international relationship, highlighting the contributions of Mayor Monteserin and her delegation to cultural understanding. The meeting concluded with a call for the delegation to stand and be recognized, underscoring the significance of their visit and the enduring bond between St. Augustine and Aviles.