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RESOLUTION N0. S
Series of 1989
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE EFFORTS OF THE CITY OF DENVER
AND THE WINTER GAMES COMMITTEE iN THEIR BiD FOR THE 1998
WINTER OLYMPICS.
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that Denver and the State of Colorado make an
effort to host the 1998 Winter Olympics; and
WHEREAS, through hosting the Winter Games, the entire state has an excellent
opportunity to promote itself in both the national and international markets; and
WHEREAS, such media coverage will not only benefit the winter tourism industry,
but also business and sports in general across Colorado; and
WHEREAS, hosting the Winter Games will give the State of Colorado not only an
unequaled opportunity to promote Colorado, but will also give us an occasion to
promote the United States, its amateur sports program, and our dedicated committed
young athletes; and
WHEREAS, Colorado has long been recognized as a winter sports center as
evidenced by the following events: the 1988 United States Figure Skating
Championships in Denver, the 1989 World Alpine Ski Championships in Vail/Beaver
Creek, the selection of Denver`s Winter Park ski area as the site for the 1990 World
Disabled Ski Championships, the selection of Breckenridge ski area as the site of
the 1990 Freestyle World Cup, the selection of Denver as the site of the NCAA Final
Four Basketball Championships in 1990, the hid by the University of Denver to halt
the Final Four Hockey Championships in 1999, and the National Brotherhood of Skiers;
and
WHEREAS, the parties involved in the planning and preparation for the 1998
Olympic Winter Games are committed to conducting the games in an environmentally
sound manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE.IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO:
1. The Town of Vail hereby endorses the efforts of the City of Denver and the
Winter Games Committee in its bid for the 1998 Winter 07ympic Games.
2. It is the intent of the Town of Vail to assist and cooperate with the
Committee and the City of Denver to help bring the ].998 Olympic Winter Games to
Denver and Colorado.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day oi' Apri].
1989.
K~'ht R. Rose, N~ayor
ATTEST:
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Glerk
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