Thanking the distinguished members of the United States Olympic Committee for their interest in the City of Philadelphia as a possible site for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games; reaffirming Council's support of the efforts of Philadelphia 2016 to attract the Olympics to Philadelphia; and encouraging the USOC's favorable consideration of Philadelphia as the U.S. candidate city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

WHEREAS, The economic benefits of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games would stimulate business, employment opportunities, and tourism, and have a far-reaching and indelible economic impact on the vitality of this region; and

WHEREAS, The City recognizes the unparalleled cooperative effort of the entire greater Philadelphia region and offers this Council's unwavering support and endorsement of this effort; and

WHEREAS, Council is committed to ensuring a truly meaningful Olympic experience for the athletes, families, spectators, and guests who visit Philadelphia for the Games; now therefore

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That Council does hereby thank the distinguished members of the United States Olympic Committee for their interest in Philadelphia, and encourages the Committee's favorable consideration of the City of Philadelphia as the U.S. candidate city for the 2016 Games.

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