HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Special Olympics Torch Run route RESOLUTION NO. 02-285
RESOLUTION APPROVING IOWA SPECIAL OLYMPICS
LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN ROUTE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, each year, law enforcement officers from around the nation participate in the
Torch Run for the Special Olympics Games; and,
WHEREAS, traditionally, local officers begin this effort with the opening ceremonies at
Nollen Plaza in Des Moines and end at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames; and,
WHEREAS,on May 16,race organizers request that the officers be allowed to run the torch
into the city on South Duff Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, as a group, they will run the torch to Main Street and then proceed west to
Brookside Park; and,
WHEREAS,the procession will be fully self-contained with law enforcement vehicles acting
as escorts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the route along South Duff Avenue,Main Street,Northwestern Avenue,and Sixth Street for the
Iowa Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run to be held on May 16, 2002, is hereby
approved, and a police escort is authorized to accompany those participating in the Torch Run.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of May, 2002.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Hoffman
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14"day of May, 2002.