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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF CHICAGO'S BID FOR THE 2016 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
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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 United 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 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 Village President and Board of Trustees, that the Village of Orland Park, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois 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 by the Village President and Board of Trustees, that the Village of Orland Park, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois pledges its assistance to enhance the efforts of the City and Chicago 2016 to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.