Res. No. 351
Resolution calling upon the Democratic National Committee to designate New York City as the host city for the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
By The Speaker (Council Member Quinn), and Council Members White Jr., Comrie, DeBlasio, Dickens, Fidler, Oddo, Rivera, Reyna, Gerson, McMahon, Weprin, James, Garodnick, Gentile, Gonzalez, Liu, Palma, Recchia Jr., Mark-Viverito and Gallagher
Whereas, The next Democratic National Convention to select Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates will be held in 2008; and
Whereas, New York City wishes to be the host city for the Democratic National Convention in 2008; and
Whereas, New York City is a world-class city with state of the art facilities and vast experience in hosting important events; and
Whereas, No other city can match New York City's energy, history, diversity, commerce and, most important, its people; and
Whereas, New York City is prepared to implement a comprehensive and unparalleled plan for the spectacular success of the Democratic National Convention; and
Whereas, New York City now plays a new symbolic role in American life in the aftermath of the tragic World Trade Center attack; and
Whereas, The selection of New York City as host to the Democratic National Convention would be a tremendous honor and show of support for our city and state that have met tremendous challenges over the last 5 years; and
Whereas, The Bloomberg Administration has submitted a formal proposal to the Democratic National Committee to host the 2008 Democratic National Convention; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Council of the City of New York calls upon the Democratic National Committee to designate New York City as the host city for the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
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