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RESOLUTION NO. 38-08
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF CHICAGO'S
BID FOR THE 2016 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago ("City") has been selected by the United States Olympic
Committee as the u.s. Applicant City and the International Olympic Committee as one of four
Candidate Cities for the international competition to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games;
and
WHEREAS, the City and the counties and other municipalities in the metropolitan Chicago
region are anxious to serve the Olympic Movement by embracing and celebrating the Olympic Games;
and
WHEREAS, the Olympic and Paralympic Games represent the best of the human spirit, and
Chicago 2016 and the United States Olympic Committee are committed to bringing the 2016 Olympics
and Paralympic Games to the Unites States for the benefit of all and to inspire harmony locally,
nationally and globally; and
WHEREAS, Chicago, a world-class city and region with remarkable diversity, culture,
history and people, already holds a place in the international community as a city and a metropolitan
area of immigrants from around the world who are eager to be ambassadors to visiting Olympic
athletes; and
WHEREAS, hosting the Games in the heartland of the country will provide a unique
opportunity to enhance the development of Olympic sport in the Midwest and across the nation; and
WHEREAS, the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Chicago would provide a spectacular
experience for athletes, the Olympic Family, spectators, residents and the global viewing audience by
celebrating the Games in the center of the "City" and throughout the metropolitan region and in the
midst of millions of people who are passionate about sports and will create an energetic spirit inside
and outside of the venues; and
WHEREAS, Chicago is one of the transportation hubs of the world and can provide
accessible transportation to international visitors through extensive rail, transit and motorways
infrastructure, combined with world-class international airports.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACTING IN THE
EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby
support the City of Chicago and Chicago 2016 as they compete for the privilege to host the 2016
Olympic and Paralympic Games.
SECTION TWO: That the Village of Mount Prospect pledges its assistance to enhance the efforts of
the City and Chicago 2016 to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
SECTION THREE: That a copy of this Resolution will be suitably prepared and presented to the
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus 2016 Regional Coordinating Committee.
SECTION FOUR: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval in the manner provided by law.
A YES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, Zadel
None
Hoefert
Passed and approved this 15th day of July 2008.
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Irvana K Wilks
Mayor
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