HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 1565RESOLUTION NO. 1565
VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE CITY OF CHICAGO'S BID FOR THE
2016 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago (herinafter "City") has been selected by the
United States Olympic Committee as the U.S. Applicant City 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 Garner to the Unites States for the benefit of
all and to inspire harmony locally, nationally and globally; and
WHEREAS, Chicago, aworld-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 Che 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 that the Village of Plainfield supports
the City of Chicago and Chicaga 2016 as they compete for the privilege to host the 2Q1G
Olympic and Paralympic Games.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village of Plainfield pledges its
assistance to enhance the efforts of the City and Chicago 2016 to host the 2016 Olympic
and Paralympic Games.
ADOPTED by the Village Board of Plainfield on this the 23rd day of June of
2008 and approved by me an the same day.
J~jfies A. Waldorf
President
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tGli~helle Gil~as
Village Clerk