Item A: Track Town 12 Recognition and Resolution

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ATTACHMENT A RESOLUTION NO. _______ A RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF THE 2012 US OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS – TRACK & FIELD, KNOWN AS TRACK TOWN 12. The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that: A. It is a great privilege and honor for Eugene to have been the host city for the 2012 US Olympic Track and Field Trials that selected the athletes to represent Team USA at the London Olympic Games. B. The 2012 Olympic Trials were highly successful, setting attendance records and receiving accolades for excellent competitions, well-run operations, outstanding atmosphere, welcoming personnel and volunteers, and free public access to innovative activities. C. Hosting Track Town 12 has immeasurable long-term positive impacts and was a tremendously constructive event for the community. D. The positive community impacts include economic benefit to the entire area, gains in community pride and unity, visibility on a national and international stage that highlights the beauty and livability here, and advancement of City goals related to sustainability, positive youth development and accessibility. E. Organizing the Olympic Trials is a huge undertaking that requires years of planning, countless hours of selfless work, the coordination of many organizations, agencies and individuals, and marshaling of myriad resources. F. Many people and organizations contributed significantly to the development and success of the event. Partners in the Local Organizing Committee include the University of Oregon, the Oregon Track Club, the cities of Springfield and Eugene, Lane County, the State of Oregon, Travel Lane County, Lane Transit District, the Eugene Water & Electric Board, the Eugene and Springfield Chambers of Commerce, and Nike. G. Two individuals, Vin Lananna and Greg Erwin, have especially provided exemplary leadership and dedication to the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Trials, and the resurgence of Track Town USA in Eugene. . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows: Section 1. Based on the above findings, the City Council hereby: •Expresses its sincere gratitude to the partners of the Local Organizing Committee for their work to plan and carry out Track Town 12, with all its associated community benefits. •Extends its thanks to all the volunteers, fans and businesses that contributed to this wonderful community success.