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S.J.R. 10 Joint Resolution Emphasizing a Desire and Readiness to Host a Future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

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Bill Sponsor: Sen. Kitchen, Derek L.

Floor Sponsor: Rep. Hawkins, Jon

• Substitute Sponsor: Sen. Kitchen, Derek L.

• Drafting Attorney: Patricia Owen
• Fiscal Analyst: Brian Wikle

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  • Last Action: 15 Mar 2022, Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor
  • Last Location: Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
  • Effective Date: 3 Mar 2022

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S.J.R. 10

1     JOINT RESOLUTION EMPHASIZING A DESIRE AND
2     READINESS TO HOST A FUTURE OLYMPIC AND
3     PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES
4     2022 GENERAL SESSION
5     STATE OF UTAH
6     Chief Sponsor: Derek L. Kitchen
7     House Sponsor: Jon Hawkins
8     

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9     LONG TITLE
10     General Description:
11          This joint resolution of the Legislature emphasizes Utah's desire and readiness to host a
12     future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
13     Highlighted Provisions:
14          This resolution:
15          ▸     emphasizes Utah's desire and readiness to host a future Olympic and Paralympic
16     Winter Games (Games).
17     Special Clauses:
18          None
19     

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20     Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
21          WHEREAS, the state of Utah values the experience of hosting the 2002 Games and the
22     legacy that the historic event left on the state and people of Utah;
23          WHEREAS, the Olympic spirit remains in Utahns of all ages who benefitted from
24     seeing athletes and fans from around the world come together in mutual appreciation of
25     friendship, solidarity, and fair play;
26          WHEREAS, the state of Utah aims to be "Games Ready" by 2027;
27          WHEREAS, the infrastructure from the 2002 Games continues to be used and
28     improved upon, and has served as an ongoing asset with Utah being able to contribute to the
29     development of current and future Olympic athletes;

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30          WHEREAS, because of the maintenance and improvements made to Utah's sports
31     systems since the 2002 Games, national and international sporting events continue to choose
32     Utah as host to a diverse range of sporting events;
33          WHEREAS, the institutional knowledge gained and retained from the 2002 Games
34     places Utah in a favorable position to leverage the venues, transportation improvements,
35     sustainability initiatives, and employment opportunities that the Games bring;
36          WHEREAS, Utah has a long history of embracing the values of inclusion, fairness, and
37     sustainability, which were on display during the 2002 Games, and would be reinforced with a
38     future hosting of the Games;
39          WHEREAS, a future hosting of the Games will benefit Utah greatly, and will set a new,
40     positive standard for the world to see how a Games can be held in a way that fortifies the
41     individuals, communities, and environment that the Games impacts; and
42          WHEREAS, by ensuring that public and private investments in new facilities, housing,
43     and transportation systems will be designed to benefit residents, Utah will continue to set a
44     standard for the dynamic use of facilities that will be used by the community and global
45     athletes for many years to come, and will be affordable, sustainable, and accessible:
46          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah
47     emphasizes Utah's desire and readiness to host a future Olympic and Paralympic Winter
48     Games.