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CITY OF MERIDIAN
RESOLUTION NO.
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BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
BIRD, BORTON, ROUNTREE, WARDLE
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE 2008 WESTERN STATES
POLICE AND FIRE GAMES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Meridian will be one ofthe local governments that will be
hosting and providing facilities for the Western States Police and Fire Games, August 16
to 23, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the games will involve more than 55 different sporting events in
venues through out the entire Treasure Valley and will mark the first time these games
have been held in the State ofIdaho; and
WHEREAS, the Western States Police and Fire Games exist to celebrate the daily
public safety efforts of police officers and firefighters throughout the United States and
promote friendship, physical fitness, athletic competition, camaraderie among them and
good will to the citizens of the community; and
WHEREAS, an anticipated 6,000 competitors will bring family, friends and co-
workers to the games from throughout the westem states including Cahfomla, Oregon,
Washington, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Utah, Hawaii, Alaska, Colorado, Arizona and
Idaho; and
WHEREAS, the City of Meridian acknowledges and appreciates the partnership
of the law enforcement and fire protection agencies of the region, neighboring cities and
communities, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and area businesses in hosting the
2008 Western States Police and Fire Games and encourages the coordination with the
various entities to provide facilities for the Western States Police and Fire Games; and
WHEREAS, the City of Meridian welcomes the opportunity to help host the
2008 Western States Police and Fire Games in the Treasure Valley; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City
Council of the City of Meridian do hereby support the 2008 Western States Police and
Fire Games and extend an invitation to businesses and the partnering communities to
provide the support and facilities necessary to ensure a successful and memorable 2008
Western States Police and Fire Games.
That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
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adoption and approval.
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ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho this I Z - day
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APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this / Z- - day of
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