HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2945 RESOLUTION NO. 2945
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY SUPPORTING THE BID OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES j
TO STAGE THE SUMMER GAMES OF THE XXII OLYMPIAD IN 1980
WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles has submitted a bid to the
International Olympic Committee for permission to stage the Summer
Games of the XXII Olympiad in Los Angeles in 1980; and I
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WHEREAS, The City's bid has received the endorsement of the
President of the United States, the Governor of California, the
United States Olympic Committee, and the Southern California
Committee for the Olympic Games; and
WHEREAS, in its bid for the 1976 Games, the City was able to
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the International Olympic
Committee that our area possesses all the sports facilities which j
would be needed to stage the Summer Olympic Games; and
WHEREAS, Staging of the Games in Los Angeles would not only
promote the spirit of the Olympic Movement but would also enhance
the stature of our region by placing it in the role of host to the
world; and
WHEREAS, the 1932 Summer Olympic Games which were staged in
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Los Angeles, were a huge success and brought worldwide favorable
attention to our region as a tourist attraction:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Downey, encourages and supports the bid of the City of
Los Angeles to stage the Summer Games of the XXII Olympiad in 1980.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13th day of May , 1974.
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'CITY CLER
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted
by the City Council of the City of Downey, at a regular meeting thereof
held on the 13th day of May , 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Temple, DiLoreto, Scotto, Jennings
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton__, -;
CITY CLERK