S.J.R. 16

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RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING PUBLIC
2 SAFETY WORKERS FOR OLYMPICS
3 2002 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Sponsor: Al Mansell
6 This joint resolution of the Legislature recognizes the service and sacrifices of the public
7 safety and security personnel whose many hours of labor ensured the safety and security of
8 athletes and spectators at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. The resolution also recognizes
9 the efforts of Robert L. Flowers, Commander of the Utah Olympic Public Safety Command,
10 for his effectiveness in organizing and coordinating the efforts of local, state, and federal
11 public safety personnel.
12 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
13 WHEREAS, the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, hailed as an overwhelming success beyond
14 the most optimistic predictions, was an extraordinary achievement in public safety and security;
15 WHEREAS, Robert L. Flowers, Commander of the Utah Olympic Public Safety
16 Command, organized and coordinated the state's public safety and security efforts;
17 WHEREAS, since 1998, over 20 committees met to formulate public safety and security
18 plans that were eventually combined into a single master plan;
19 WHEREAS, over 11,000 local, state, and federal public safety, law enforcement, and
20 security personnel contributed to keeping the Olympic Winter Games a safe event;
21 WHEREAS, the public safety and security services at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games
22 represents an unprecedented integration of local, state, and federal officials;
23 WHEREAS, 2,400 individuals, mostly from Utah, participated as part of fire and
24 emergency medical services, and served at venues and at temporary stations to improve emergency
25 response time;
26 WHEREAS, 50 local, state, and federal agencies and representatives of the private sector
27 worked together at the Utah Olympic Public Safety Command Center to coordinate public safety

28 and security efforts, and to ensure the rapid dissemination of information impacting business;
29 WHEREAS, the sacrifices of public safety and security personnel during the intense
30 preparation period, including the holiday season, were supported by family members who realized
31 the great importance of their work;
32 WHEREAS, despite the climate of international uncertainty, public safety and security
33 personnel at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games succeeded in keeping the athletes and spectators
34 safe, and allowed them to fully enjoy the Games; and
35 WHEREAS, Commander Robert L. Flowers brought the many public safety and security
36 efforts together and has given tremendous service to the state, the athletes, and the spectators at
37 the 2002 Olympic Winter Games:
38 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah
39 recognizes the service and sacrifices of the public safety and security personnel whose many hours
40 of labor ensured that the 2002 Olympic Winter Games were safe, secure, and a wonderful success
41 for Utah.
42 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature recognizes the efforts of Robert L.
43 Flowers, Commander of the Utah Olympic Public Safety Command, who brought extraordinary
44 organization and coordination to the efforts of local, state, and federal public safety personnel.
45 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to Robert L.
46 Flowers and the Utah Olympic Public Safety Command.




Legislative Review Note
as of 3-5-02 11:00 AM

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

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