H.C.R. 7

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RESOLUTION URGING UTAHNS TO HOST
2 FAMILIES OF OLYMPIC ATHLETES IN
3 2002 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES
4 2000 GENERAL SESSION
5 STATE OF UTAH
6 Sponsor: David Ure
7 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR URGING
8 THE CITIZENS OF UTAH TO HOST THE FAMILIES OF ATHLETES COMPETING IN THE
9 2002 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES.
10 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
11 WHEREAS, the state of Utah looks forward eagerly to welcoming the many athletes from
12 around the world who will compete in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games;
13 WHEREAS, many athletes are at this moment engaged in intense training and preparation
14 for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games;
15 WHEREAS, the families of these aspiring Olympians have supported and encouraged their
16 daughters and sons to pursue their Olympic dreams;
17 WHEREAS, for many years these families have sacrificed greatly to help their children
18 prepare for their quest for victory;
19 WHEREAS, this sacrifice may prevent those families from attending the 2002 Olympic
20 Winter Games and supporting their loved ones for financial reasons;
21 WHEREAS, elected leaders of the state of Utah want to open their homes to these families
22 so that one more financial barrier to their attendance at the Games may be lifted; and
23 WHEREAS, Utahns can play a vital role in making the Olympic dream not only a memory
24 but a personal experience for many families of Olympic competitors:
25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
26 Governor concurring therein, pledge to open our homes to the families of the athletes who will
27 compete in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor encourage all Utahns
29 to offer a warm welcome and a place to stay so that families of competing athletes may join us in
30 celebrating the achievements and triumphs of the world's Olympians.
31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the International
32 Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, and the Salt Lake Olympic
33 Organizing Committee.




Legislative Review Note
as of 2-7-00 3:49 PM

A limited legal review of this legislation raises no obvious constitutional or statutory concerns.

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