[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 475 Received in Senate (RDS)]

  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 475


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 27, 2004

                                Received

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                         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
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
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.

            Passed the House of Representatives September 22, 2004.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.