Mayor Kearney opened the recognition of Delray Beach's sister-city relationship with Miyazu, Japan and welcomed the 2025 Miyazu student ambassadors visiting the city. "It's an honor to speak on behalf of the city in recognizing Sister Cities of Delray Beach," Mayor Kearney said, introducing the student ambassadorship program and thanking volunteers and host families for participating.

Takahiro Yuri, an employee of the city of Miyazu who traveled with the delegation, addressed the commission and thanked Delray Beach for its hospitality. "On behalf of Miyazu City, your sister city in Japan, I'd like to express my special thanks ... for your efforts to develop our friendship," he said, noting that exchanges resumed this year after a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A written message signed by Masahumi Kizaki was read into the record. The recognition recounts the historical ties between the two cities dating to George Murakami's donation of about 200 acres that led to the Murakami Museum and Japanese gardens; it traces exchanges and delegations in the 1990s, the establishment of the student ambassador program in 1999 and the resumption of exchanges in 2024. The letter and a commemorative plaque were presented to the commission and the visiting delegation.

Commissioners, host families and visiting students posed for photographs; the city presented gifts to the delegation and the Community Redevelopment Agency provided additional items for students and chaperones. Mayor Kearney opened the public comment period, received no speakers and closed public comment, reaffirming the commission's appreciation for the program and hopes that the exchange will continue.

No motions, votes or legislative actions were recorded during this recognition item.