Resolution No. 2992RESOLUTION NO. 2992
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING AND SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS.
WHEREAS, since 1969 California Special Olympics has continuously
provided an inspirational torch that has lighted the path for mentally
retarded children and adults; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Special Olympics is part of an
international program of sports and athletic training for mentally
retarded individuals, many of whom are also physically handicapped; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County area, nonprofit organization, consists of
2,000 volunteers who each year contribute to the physical, social, and
psychological development of the mentally retarded; and
WHEREAS, this year there were 30,000 special athletes who competed to
California Special Olympics events, and its organizers hope to increase
this figure by 5,000 during the coming year; and
WHEREAS, the program is designed to offer the mentally retarded
continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, express courage, and
experience the joy that comes from learning new skills, sharing gifts, and
making friends; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Special Olympics is built on the spirit of
volunteerism and is supported by private donations; and
WHEREAS, through its efforts to provide life -enhancing opportunities
for our mentally retarded, the Orange County Special Olympics, in effect,
has made Cypress a better place for all our citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cypress does hereby commend and support the efforts of the ORANGE COUNTY
SPECIAL OLYMPICS and extends Best Wishes to the Orange County Special
Olympics as it continues to brighten the world for thousands of Orange
County deserving individuals.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a
regular meeting held on the 15th day of October 1985.
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CITY CLERK O ( HE /01
CITY CYPRESS
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COUNTY OF ORANGE
JOHN KAN 1, Mayor /'
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GERALD MULLEN,,Councilmaann/�/,
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RICHARD PARTIN, Councilman
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I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the said City Council held on the 15th day of October 1985; by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Laneyo, Mullen, Partin and Kenai
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Nona
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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