1988-024
CITY OF HOPKINS
Henn pin County, Minnesota
Resolution No. 88-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS
SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL HOSTING
THE 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS
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WHEREAS, The Secretary general of the united States Olympic
Committee has initiated an inquiry to determine whether
the cities of Minneapolis - Saint Paul are interested
in hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics; and
WHEREAS, the mayors of Minneapolis-Saint Paul have asked
area municipalities for their general support to the
concept of hosting the 1996 Summer Olympic games; and
WHEREAS, the Minneapolis-saint Paul Metro Area enjoys a
temperate summer climate well suited to international
athletic competitions and now possesses numerous
excellent athletic facilities suitable as Olympic
venues; and
WHEREAS, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro Area has the
capacity to provide the necessary accommodations to
support visiting athletes and spectators; and
WHEREAS, the 1996 Summer Olympic Games would bring
significant revenues to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Metro Area as well as extensive international
recognition, without expending taxpayer funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hopkins,
State of Minnesota, hereby express to the Mayors of
Minneapolis and Saint Paul its firm support for the
concept of hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 1996.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the
City of Hopkins at a regular meeting held on April 5,
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Donald J. Milber , Mayor
Attest:
Clerk