Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the LA84 Foundation and of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.

Legislation Details

Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the LA84 Foundation and the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Highlights the significance of the 1984 Olympics as a transformative event in international sports, media, and technology.
Notes that the 1984 Games were the first privately financed Olympics, resulting in a $233 million surplus that established the LA84 Foundation.
The LA84 Foundation has invested in youth sports programs, infrastructure, and public education, particularly in underserved communities.
The foundation has supported 4 million youth, trained 200,000 coaches, and funded 2,500 nonprofit partners over 40 years.
Emphasizes the foundation’s role in providing access to sports and promoting positive youth development.
Recognizes the 1984 Olympics for showcasing diversity, with participation from 140 nations and significant representation of women athletes.
Acknowledges the cultural impact of the Games, which celebrated Los Angeles’s diverse communities and heritage.
The Games set records for attendance and viewership, becoming the most-watched event in television history at that time.
Highlights the economic and community benefits of the Games, including job creation and investments in local businesses.
Celebrates the contributions of volunteers, community leaders, and local businesses to the success of the Games.
The resolution calls for recognition of the ongoing legacy of the 1984 Olympics and the LA84 Foundation in promoting equity, inclusion, and opportunity through sports.

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the LA84 Foundation and of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.

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