Bill Text: NY J02773 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, and celebrating its legacy, past, present and future

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-22)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-11 - ADOPTED [J02773 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02773-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2773

BY: Senator LITTLE

        COMMEMORATING  the  40th  Anniversary  of the 1980
        Lake Placid Winter  Olympics,  and  celebrating  its
        legacy, past, present and future

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the intent of this Legislative Body to commemorate
those sporting events of historical  significance  which  add  strength,
vigor  and  inspiration to the quality of life in the communities of the
State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commemorate  the  40th  Anniversary  of  the  1980  Lake  Placid  Winter
Olympics, and to celebrate its legacy, past, present and future; and

  WHEREAS,  This auspicious occasion will be observed with a myriad of
events, such as a torch run and cauldron lighting, 1980s  trivia  games,
and themed parties, from February 13-23, 2020, recalling the Games which
have  long  been  remembered  for the heroics of the United States men's
Olympic hockey team's improbable win over the  Russians,  known  as  the
"Miracle  on Ice"; speed skater Eric Heiden's five gold medals, in world
or Olympic record time; the Opening  Ceremony;  and  the  United  States
figure skating team, dubbed the "Dream Team"; and

  WHEREAS,  Created  by  local groups such as the Lake Placid Business
Association, ORDA, ROOST, NYSEF, and other community members, the entire
village of Lake Placid, including the Olympic venues, will  be  on  full
display   during  this  community-wide  celebration  and  more  than  20
Olympians will participate in events available to the public; and

  WHEREAS, Lake Placid is one of only three cities world-wide to  have
hosted  two  Olympic  Winter  Games,  1932  and 1980; since then, it has
played host to annual World Cup events and  other  large-scale  sporting
competitions; and

  WHEREAS,  This  important  legacy  and  its continuation has spurred
investment in the Olympic  venues,  further  solidifying  its  place  in
history  as  the  Winter  Sports  Capital and to continue to nurture and
develop the Olympic dreams of future generations; and

  WHEREAS, It also gives Lake Placid the opportunity to welcome large,
international events like the Winter World University  Games  and  other
international  sports  competitions,  which truly enhance the community;
and

  WHEREAS, It is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  those
sporting  events  which  enhance  the  well-being  and  vitality  of its
community and have shown a long and sustained commitment  to  excellence
certainly  have  earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate  the  40th  Anniversary  of  the  1980  Lake  Placid  Winter

Olympics, and to celebrate its legacy, past, present and future; and  be
it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lake Placid Olympic Anniversary Organizing Committee.