Senate Resolution 872
By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Jackson of the 41st, Orrock of the 36th, Kemp of the 38th
and McLaurin of the 14th
A RESOLUTION
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and recognizing
the enduring impact of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, in 1996, the City of Atlanta hosted the Centennial Olympic Games, marking the
100th anniversary of the modern Olympic movement and placing Atlanta and the State of
Georgia firmly on the global stage as a center of commerce, culture, and international
cooperation; and
WHEREAS, the Atlanta Olympic Games catalyzed transformative investments in
infrastructure, transportation, housing, public spaces, and economic development, reshaping
Downtown Atlanta and creating a foundation for long-term urban revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the momentum generated by the games underscored the importance of sustained
stewardship, strategic planning, and coordinated investment to ensure that Downtown Atlanta
remained vibrant, safe, and economically competitive in the decades that followed; and
WHEREAS, in response to this need, the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District was
created to provide dedicated services and leadership focused on public safety, sanitation,
beautification, infrastructure enhancement, and business support within the downtown core;
and
WHEREAS, the district has worked in partnership with property owners, businesses,
residents, and local government to preserve the legacy of the Olympic transformation by
strengthening economic vitality, enhancing public spaces, and promoting a welcoming
environment for workers, students, residents, and visitors; and
WHEREAS, over the past three decades, the combined legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games
and the ongoing efforts of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District has helped position
Downtown Atlanta as a hub for major sporting events, conventions, higher education,
tourism, and small business growth; and
WHEREAS, the 30th anniversary of the Atlanta Olympic Games provides an opportunity to
reflect on the vision, collaboration, and investment that reshaped the city and to recognize
the continued role of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District in carrying that vision
forward for future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games in honor of its
historic and lasting impact on the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia as well as
recognize the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District for its leadership and ongoing
commitment to sustaining and enhancing the vitality of Downtown Atlanta.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the
press.