2008-130
RESOLUTION NO. 2008- 13
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF CHICAGO'S BID FOR THE 2016 OLYMPIC
AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago (hereinafter "City") has been selected by the United States
Olympic Committee as the U.S. Applicant City for the international competition to host the 2016 Olympic
and Paralympic Games; and
WHEREAS, the City and the counties and other municipalities in the metropolitan Chicago region
are anxious to serve the Olympic Movement by embracing and celebrating the Olympic Games; and
WHEREAS, the Olympic and Paralympic Games represent the best of the human spirit, and
Chicago 2016 and the United States Olympic Committee are committed to bringing the 2016 Olympics and
Paralympic Games to the Unites States for the benefit of all and to inspire harmony locally, nationally and
globally; and
WHEREAS, Chicago, a world -class city and region with remarkable diversity, culture, history and
people, already holds a place in the international community as a city and a metropolitan area of
immigrants from around the world who are eager to be ambassadors to visiting Olympic athletes; and
WHEREAS, hosting the Games in the heartland of the country will provide a unique opportunity
to enhance the development of Olympic sport in the Midwest and across the nation; and
WHEREAS, the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Chicago would provide a spectacular
experience for athletes, the Olympic Family, spectators, residents and the global viewing audience by
celebrating the Games in the center of the City and throughout the metropolitan region and in the midst of
millions of people who are passionate about sports and will create an energetic spirit inside and outside of
the venues; and
WHEREAS, Chicago is one of the transportation hubs of the world and can provide accessible
transportation to international visitors through extensive rail, transit and motorways infrastructure,
combined with world -class international airports.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, that
Section 1. The Village of Buffalo Grove supports the City of Chicago and Chicago 2016 as they
compete for the privilege to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Section 2. The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove pledges its
assistance to enhance the efforts of the City and Chicago 2016 to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic
Games.
AYES: 4 — Braiman, Berman, Kahn, Trilling
NAYES: 0 — None
ABSENT: 2 — Glover, Rubin
PASSED: May 5 2008 APPROVED: May, 5 2008.
Elliott Hartstein
Village President
ATTEST:
Janet, irabian
Village Clerk