U.S. Mayors Support Chicago 2016

The U.S. Conference of Mayors passed a resolution Monday supporting Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. According to a media release the resolution encourages all Americans to support Chicago’s bid and embrace the ideals of the Olympic Movement.

The annual meeting, taking place in Los Angeles, is being hosted by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa who took the lead in shepherding through the resolution, said the media release. Los Angeles was competing against Chicago to be the U.S. representative for the 2016 bid.

Chicago 2016 chairman and CEO Patrick G. Ryan said, “this resolution is a clear sign of the unwavering, bipartisan support for Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games and shows that leaders from around America respect the ideals and guidelines that have sustained the Olympic Movement over the years. It’s another positive development in an incredibly exciting process.

“I want to thank Mayor Daley and the Conference for their continued support of our efforts. I’d also like to thank the Conference not just for recognizing the benefits the Games can bring to our community, region and country, but also the benefits that having the Games in America can have on the Olympic Movement.

“It’s an exciting time to be a Chicagoan as we continue to embrace sport and celebrate excellence”, he said.

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