HomeMy WebLinkAbout2199 RESOLUTION NO 2199
A RESOLUTION supporting the Washington Centennial
Games and submitting a bid to be Host City for the
Summer Games.
WHEREAS, part of the celebration of Washington's 100 years
of statehood, the WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL GAMES, will showcase our
State's residents in two major athletic festivals (Winter and
Summer Games).
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton is submitting a bid to be
host City for the Summer Games scheduled to take place either the
first or second weekend in August of 1989. These Inaugural Games
will be followed by similar Winter and Summer Games in subsequent
years.
WHEREAS, athletes of all ages and abilities will be given
an opportunity to compete: athletes from ages 13-70, skill levels
from novice to the elite competitor including the physically
handicapped.
WHEREAS, the Summer Games venue will include a compliment
of approximately 35 sporting events and is expected to draw
3,000 - 4,000 athletes.
WHEREAS, the most important criterion is the community's
enthusiasm and support. Approximately 4,000 community volunteers
will be needed to assist in running the games.
WHEREAS, it is estimated that 45,000 - 50,000 people will
come to see the games and economic impact to the area is
estimated to be 1-2 million; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
Supports the bid being made to host the Summer Games,
Commits Council Member participation on committees,
Will have a representative on the Board of Directors for
the Summer Games,
s Support letters will be written,
s The Council will work with business and industry in
the community to support the games, and
Will assist in promoting and "spreading the word"
about the GAMES.
FURTHER, the Bremerton City Council encourages the
support and participation of Kitsap County, the cities of
Poulsbo, Port Orchard and Winslow, and our State and Federal
legislative delegation.
APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton on
this 20th day of January 1988
HANK WAIBEL, Council President
APPROVED this 21 day of January, 1988.
GENE LOBE, Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk