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House opens vote on resolution welcoming world to 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
Summary
The Utah House opened voting on HCR 6, a concurrent resolution welcoming athletes, officials and visitors to the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games; the reading identified dates, participation counts and thanked volunteers and organizers who aided the effort.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House of Representatives opened voting on HCR 6 on the House floor, a concurrent resolution that formally welcomes participants and visitors to the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and the 2002 Paralympic Winter Games.
The resolution, read aloud on the floor, says the Olympic Games will be hosted in Salt Lake City from Feb. 8 through Feb. 24, 2002, and the Paralympic Games from March 7 through March 16, 2002. It lists expected participation of roughly 3,500 athletes and officials from 80 countries at the Olympics and about 1,100 athletes and officials from 40 countries for the Paralympics, and extends best wishes to those who come to attend, participate in, assist with or administer the events.
Representative Fairey, who invited organizing officials and volunteers to the chamber for recognition, thanked the Salt Lake Organizing Committee and public-safety and community partners for their work preparing the state. “We wish to welcome the world and its participants to enjoy the rich culture and opportunities that Utah has to offer,” he said on the floor.
The resolution also spotlights community involvement and volunteer efforts, noting student participation in projects such as a fleece-blanket drive to provide 4,800 blankets for athletes and the recruitment and training of volunteers with language skills and cultural knowledge to assist visitors.
Several organizing and safety officials were recognized during the proceedings, including Lane Beatty, identified on the floor as the State Olympic Officer, Alan Kaufman of the Utah Olympic Public Safety Command, and other Salt Lake Organizing Committee representatives. Representative Aaron told the chamber he had seen international interest in Salt Lake City and thanked staff supporting the Olympic effort: “I’ve always been proud to be a Utahan, but never more than at this time.”
The speaker announced that voting was open on HCR 6 and members received a brief ceremonial demonstration when a torch was offered to be passed down the aisle. The floor then moved to other business and a short recess was proposed.
The resolution is ceremonial; the reading clerk’s text also directs a copy be sent to the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, the International Olympic Committee and national Olympic committees of participating nations. The transcript does not record the final floor vote tally or adoption on the record during the provided segment.
