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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-78
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DALLAS 2012 BID COMMITTEE IN ITS
EFFORTS TO SECURE THE 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES FOR THE
DALLAS/FORT WORTH REGION.
WHEREAS, the City of Dallas, under the leadership of Mayor Ron Kirk and Tom
Luce, chairman for the Dallas 2012 Olympic Bid Committee, has undertaken the task of
submitting a bid to become the United States candidate for the 2012 Olympic Games;
and,
WHEREAS, all of the cities in the DallaslFort Worth region must playa powerful,
supportive role in securing the opportunity for North Texas to host the 2012 Olympic
Games; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Dallas has sought and obtained the support and
cooperation of cities in the DallaslFort Worth region; and,
WHEREAS, the City of North Rich/and Hills is proud that the Dallas 2012
Olympic Bid Committee selected sites in our City to be included in the bid as possible
venues for the 2012 Olympic Games; and,
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills understands and accepts the honor
and responsibility of having possible Olympic venues in our City; and,
WHEREAS, hosting the Olympic Games will have a tremendous economic
impact on the City of North Richland Hills and the entire region; and,
WHEREAS, the need for City-wide and Region-wide support of the 2012 Olympic
bid effort is imperative.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of North
Richland Hills has pledged its support of the Dallas 2012 Olympic Bid Committee in its
efforts to bring the 2012 Olympic Games to the DallaslFort Worth Metroplex.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of October, 2000.
APPROVED:
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Charles Scoma - Mayor
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-Patricia Hutson - City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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Rex McE tire - Attorney for the City