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File #: 060547    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: ADOPTED
File created: 6/8/2006 In control: CITY COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 6/8/2006
Title: Thanking the distinguished members of the United States Olympic Committee for their interest in the City of Philadelphia as a possible site for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games; reaffirming Council's support of the efforts of Philadelphia 2016 to attract the Olympics to Philadelphia; and encouraging the USOC's favorable consideration of Philadelphia as the U.S. candidate city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Sponsors: Councilmember Kenney, Council President Verna, Councilmember Reynolds Brown, Councilmember Rizzo, Councilmember DiCicco, Councilmember Goode, Councilmember Krajewski, Councilmember Nutter, Councilmember Kelly, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Ramos, Councilmember Miller
Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 06054700.pdf
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Thanking the distinguished members of the United States Olympic Committee for their interest in the City of Philadelphia as a possible site for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games; reaffirming Council's support of the efforts of Philadelphia 2016 to attract the Olympics to Philadelphia; and encouraging the USOC's favorable consideration of Philadelphia as the U.S. candidate city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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WHEREAS, The economic benefits of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games would stimulate business, employment opportunities, and tourism, and have a far-reaching and indelible economic impact on the vitality of this region; and
 
WHEREAS, The City recognizes the unparalleled cooperative effort of the entire greater Philadelphia region and offers this Council's unwavering support and endorsement of this effort; and
 
WHEREAS, Council is committed to ensuring a truly meaningful Olympic experience for the athletes, families, spectators, and guests who visit Philadelphia for the Games; now therefore
 
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That Council does hereby thank the distinguished members of the United States Olympic Committee for their interest in Philadelphia, and encourages the Committee's favorable consideration of the City of Philadelphia as the U.S. candidate city for the 2016 Games.
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