HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 103-1987 RESOLUTION NO. 103-87
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
AS THE LOCATION FOR THE 1996 OLYMPIC SUMMER GAMES
WHEREAS, the Secretary General of the United States Olympic Committee
has initiated an inquiry to determine whether the City and County of San
Francisco is interested in hosting the 1996 Olympic Summer Games; and
WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay Area enjoys a temperate climate well-
suited to international athletic competition, and geographically encompasses an
unsurpassed array of athletic facilities suitable for Olympic venues; and
WHEREAS, the Bay Area can provide numerous and appropriate accom-
modations to support visiting athletes and spectators; and
WHEREAS, the 1996 Olympic Summer Games would bring significant revenues
to the Bay Area and its local economies, as well as extensive international
recognition and esteem, without expending taxpayer funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City South
San Francisco hereby expresses to the San Francisco Bay Area Sports Organizing
Committee its firm support for the concept of hosting both a Sports Festival
prior to the Olympics and the Olympic Summer Games on a regional basis in 1996,
or as soon as possible thereafter.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution regularly introduced and
adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular
meeting held on the 12th day of August , 19 7 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOTES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers John "Jack" Drago, Ricahrd A. Haffey, Roberta
Cerri Teglia, and Mark N. Addiego
None
None
Councilmember Gus Nicolopulos
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