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RESOLUTION 1988-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT SUPPORTING
THE CONCEPT OF MINNEAPOLIS -SAINT PAUL
HOSTING TETE 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS
WHEREAS, the Secretary General of the United States Olympic
Committee has initiated an inquiry to determine whether the
cities of Minneapolis -Saint Paul are interested in hosting the
1996 Summer Olympics; and
WHEREAS, the mayors of Minneapolis -Saint Paul have asked area
municipalities for their general support to the concept of
hosting the 1996 Summer Olympic Games; and
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WHEREAS, the Minneapolis -Saint Paul Metro Area enjoys a temperate i
summer climate well suited to international athletic competitions
and now possesses numerous excellent athletic facilities suitable
as Olympic venues; and
WHEREAS, the Minneapolis -Saint Paul Metro Area has the capacity it
to provide the necessary accommodations td support visiting
athletes and spectators; and
WHEREAS, the 1996 Summer Olympic Games would bring significant
revenues to the Minneapolis -Saint Paul Metro Area as well as
extensive international recognition, without expending taxpayer
funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Rosemount, State
of Minnesota, hereby express to the Mayors of Minneapolis and
Saint Paul its firm support for the concept of hosting the Summer
Olympic Games in 1996.
ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 1988
Rollan Hoke, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Stephan Jilk, Administrator Clerk