SR872: SR872 30th anniversary of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games; commemorate; the enduring impact of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District; recognize

26 LC 112 3747 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 recognizing1 the enduring impact of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, in 1996, the City of Atlanta hosted the Centennial Olympic Games, marking the3 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic movement and placing At lanta and the State of4 Georgia firmly on the global stage as a center of commerce, cul ture, and international5 cooperation; and6 WHEREAS, the Atlanta Olympic Games catalyzed transformative inv estments in7 infrastructure, transportation, housing, public spaces, and economic development, reshaping8 Downtown Atlanta and creating a foundation for long-term urban revitalization; and9 WHEREAS, the momentum generated by the games underscored the importance of sustained10 stewardship, strategic planning, and coordinated investment to ensure that Downtown Atlanta11 remained vibrant, safe, and economically competitive in the decades that followed; and12 WHEREAS, in response to this need, the Atlanta Downtown Improve ment District was13 created to provide dedicated services and leadership focused on public safety, sanitation,14 S. R. 872 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3747 beautification, infrastructure enhancement, and business support within the downtown core;15 and16 WHEREAS, the district has worked in partnership with property o wners, businesses,17 residents, and local government to preserve the legacy of the O lympic transformation by18 strengthening economic vitality, enhancing public spaces, and p romoting a welcoming19 environment for workers, students, residents, and visitors; and20 WHEREAS, over the past three decades, the combined legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games21 and the ongoing efforts of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District has helped position22 Downtown Atlanta as a hub for major sporting events, convention s, higher education,23 tourism, and small business growth; and24 WHEREAS, the 30th anniversary of the Atlanta Olympic Games provides an opportunity to25 reflect on the vision, collaboration, and investment that reshaped the city and to recognize26 the continued role of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District in carrying that vision27 forward for future generations.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body29 commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Ga mes in honor of its30 historic and lasting impact on the City of Atlanta and the Stat e of Georgia as well as31 recognize the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District for its lea dership and ongoing32 commitment to sustaining and enhancing the vitality of Downtown Atlanta.33 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed34 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the35 press.36 S. R. 872 - 2 -