IV 108th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 475 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2004 Mr. Rangel (for himself and Mr. Fossella) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select New York City as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games.

Whereas the Olympic Games further the cause of world peace and understanding; Whereas the country hosting the Olympic Games performs an act of international goodwill; Whereas if New York City were chosen to host the 2012 Olympic Games there would be a substantial local, regional, and national economic impact, which would include 7 years of international sports events, meetings, and related nationwide tourism activity; Whereas the Olympic movement celebrates competition, fair play, and the pursuit of dreams; Whereas the United States and, in particular, New York City celebrate these same ideals; and Whereas New York City has never hosted the Olympic Games: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1)encourages the International Olympic Committee to choose New York City as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games; and (2)hopes that the United States will be selected as the host country of the 2012 Olympic Games, and pledges its cooperation and support for their successful fulfillment in the highest Olympic tradition.