R77RESOLUTION NO. 77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS, IN
SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, TEXAS, AND OTHER
METROPLEX CITIES IN THEIR EFFORT TO SECURE THE 2012
OLYMPIC GAMES COMPETITION.
WHEREAS, the Summer Olympics brings athletes from around the world to compete in
many sporting events, and in the process introduces these young athletes to peers from around the
world; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has taken the lead in bidding for the 2012 Olympic
Games; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale is an adjacent neighbor of the City of Arlington,
Texas, and recognizes the tremendous benefits to the City of Kennedale and all of the Metroplex
cities in the successful bid for the 2012 Games; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington is a recognized leader in the Metroplex and in the
Country for its initiative and resourcefulness in providing major sporting activities; and
WHEREAS, there is no other concentration in the world of cities as those of the
Dallas/Fort Wroth Metroplex that are more united or offer more resources in hosting international
sporting events; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport will bring participants
from anywhere in the world directly to the host site,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1.
The City of Kennedale supports the efforts of the City of Arlington, Texas, and all of the
cities of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, and all efforts to be successful in securing the 2012
Olympic Games Competition.
DULY RESOLVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS ON THIS 12 DAY OF FEBRUARY 1998.
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ATTEST:
City Sec etary