Resolution 2008-12 STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF KENDALL )
RESOLUTION NO. 2008- oZ
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 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
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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 City Council of the United
City of Yorkville, that the United City of Yorkville supports the City of Chicago and Chicago
2016 as they compete for the privilege to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council pledges its assistance to enhance
the efforts of the City and Chicago 2016 to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois
on this the I C) day of April, A.D., 2008.
ROBYN SUTCLIFF V JOSEPH BESCO
GARY GOLINSKI V ARDEN JOE PLOCHER
WALTER WERDERICH V MARTY MUNNS
ROSE ANN SPEARS
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APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois,
this I O Day of April, A.D. 2008.
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MAYOR
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