10/16/2026 4:20 AM
City of Peoria Recognizes PAWAC
The City of Peoria recognized PAWAC at October's City Council meeting on Tuesday! Mayor Ali issued the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, the Peoria Area World Affairs Council has promoted global education through public programming that brings national and international experts to Peoria to discuss world events, and how they affect us locally; and
WHEREAS, the Peoria Area World Affairs Council has expanded its educational outreach to area students in high schools through the International Scholastic Bowl, and in middle schools through the Geography Bee; and
WHEREAS, for many years, the City of Peoria has enjoyed collaborating with four vibrant Sister Cities: Clonmel, Ireland; Friedrichshafen, Germany; Benxi, China; and Aytou, Lebanon; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, the Peoria Area World Affairs Council will expand their programming with the Global Top Chef competition, celebrating the culinary contributions of Peoria’s Sister Cities;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rita Ali, Mayor of the City of Peoria, Illinois, do hereby recognize the efforts of the
PEORIA AREA WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Dated this 13th day of October 2026 A.D.
In attendance, was former Executive Director & Board member, Angela Weck, who accepted the mayor's proclamation on behalf of PAWAC.
The Peoria Area World Affairs Council takes pride in putting Peoria on the map through its mission of bringing the world to Central Illinois. PAWAC extends its warmest thanks to Mayor Ali, the City of Peoria, and all of friends of PAWAC without whom our efforts would not be possible. We look forward to continuing this critical parternship!
