S.C.R. 3

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING
2 THE SALT LAKE OLYMPIC ORGANIZING
3 COMMITTEE, MITT ROMNEY, OLYMPIC
4 VOLUNTEERS, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
5 2002 GENERAL SESSION
6 STATE OF UTAH
7 Sponsor: Beverly Ann Evans
8 This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor expresses deep gratitude to
9 the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee, its President, Mitt Romney, Olympic
10 volunteers and public safety personnel for their invaluable contribution to the overwhelming
11 success of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.
12 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
13 WHEREAS, the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City has been hailed as an
14 overwhelming success beyond the most optimistic predictions;
15 WHEREAS, the dedication and drive of the athletes was matched by the tireless efforts of
16 volunteers, public safety, and many others whose efforts were far from the limelight but who
17 brought to the Games the intangible character of friendship;
18 WHEREAS, the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee overcame many difficult
19 challenges in its quest to provide a first class Olympic experience;
20 WHEREAS, as President of the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee, Mitt Romney,
21 has demonstrated extraordinary leadership skills in coordinating the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing
22 Committee's efforts to prepare for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games;
23 WHEREAS, Mitt Romney has exhibited a consuming drive to succeed at tough challenges,
24 turning the 2002 Olympic Winter Games into an unparalleled event, evidencing his talent for
25 managing and motivating those who serve with him;
26 WHEREAS, Frasier Bullock, the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee's Chief
27 Operating Officer, worked tirelessly to ensure that the 2002 Olympic Winter Games were

28 financially successful and managed the many intricate and complex operations of the Games;
29 WHEREAS, through the efforts of the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee, the
30 budget for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games was characterized by a commitment to fiscal
31 responsibility with the Committee repaying the taxpayers of Utah for their investment ahead of
32 schedule and also providing funding to establish and promote an ongoing winter sports legacy in
33 the state;
34 WHEREAS, the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee kept the focus of the Olympic
35 experience on the athletes as a tribute to their skill and dedication to sport;
36 WHEREAS, the enormous success of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games provides an
37 economic springboard that will yield long-term benefits in attracting business to the state;
38 WHEREAS, visitors to the state consistently praised the beauty of the state and the
39 friendliness of its people, giving the world an extraordinarily positive view of Utah; and
40 WHEREAS, the state of Utah is deeply grateful for the expert leadership of the Salt Lake
41 Olympic Organizing Committee and the key role Mitt Romney has played in making the 2002
42 Olympic Winter Games an incredible achievement that will be etched forever in our memories:
43 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
44 Governor concurring therein, express heartfelt gratitude to the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing
45 Committee and its employees, its President, Mitt Romney, and all of the volunteer and public
46 safety personnel for their immeasurable contribution to the success of the 2002 Olympic Winter
47 Games in Salt Lake City, and for their drive and dedication to make the slogan of the Games,
48 "Light the Fire Within," a reality for the citizens of Utah, the United States, and the world.
49 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Salt Lake
50 Olympic Organizing Committee, Mitt Romney, and Frasier Bullock.




Legislative Review Note
as of 2-26-02 10:08 AM

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

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