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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. 87-47 RESOLUTION ON THE 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS WHEREAS, the Secretary General of the United States Olumpic Com- mittee has initiated an inquiry to determine whether the City and County of San Francisco is interested in hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of San Francisco has asked ABAG's Executive Board to assess the proposal that hosting the 1996 Sum- mer Olympic Games be considered on a regional basis; and WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay Area enjoys a temporate climate well-suited to international athletic competition and geographically encompasses a number of fine athletic facilities suitable for Olympic sites; and WHEREAS, the Bay Area can provide numerous and appropriate ac- commodations to support visiting athletics and specta- tors; and WHEREAS, the 1996 Summer Olympic Games would bring significant revenues to the Bay Area and its local economies, as well as extensive international recognition, without expending taxpayer funds. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOL- VES AS FOLLOWS: That the City of Pleasanton, State of California hereby expresses to the Mayor of San Francisco, and to the San Francisco Bay Area Organizing Committee for the 1996 Games, its firm support for the concept of hosting both a Sports Festival prior to the Olympics and the Summer Olympic Games on a regional basis in 1996 or as soon as possible thereafter. THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 3, 1987 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Wilson, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ~~~~i~ ~ERCER, MAYOR