Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 146
CHAPTER 81
Relative to California Police and Fire Games.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
June 13, 2002.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 146, Correa.
California Police and Fire Games.
This measure would thank all police and fire departments in the state for their continued dedication and commitment to the citizens of the state, and thank the City of Santa Ana and its police department for their efforts in ensuring the success of the 2002 California Police and Fire Games.
Digest Key
WHEREAS, The California Police and Fire Games (hereafter, the Games) rank as one of the largest multisport athletic competitions in the world; and
WHEREAS, The 2002 Games will be hosted by the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police Department during the week of June 16 through June 22, 2002; and
WHEREAS, This year is the 36th anniversary of the Games and the third year that firefighters and police officers will compete together; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of the Games is to generate awareness and funding for important local charities, promote physical fitness through athletic competition, and develop a partnership between businesses, the community, firefighters, and law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, it is anticipated that 9,000 to 10,000 athletes will compete in over 60 different sporting events; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, the Games are expected to bring in $7 to $9 million into the local economy through hotel accommodations, meals, recreation, and local shopping at malls and retail centers. This will help stimulate employment and generate tax revenues for the local economy; and
WHEREAS, In addition to benefiting businesses and organizations, the Games offer individuals an opportunity to participate in the improvement of their community through financial contributions, in-kind donations, and volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, All net proceeds from the Games will benefit local charity organizations: Santa Ana Police Officers Association; Widows and Orphans Fund; Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Santa Ana; the Orangewood Children’s Home; D.A.R.E. Youth Programs; and the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Santa Ana Fire Chief Mark Martin, Santa Ana Police Chief Paul Walters, Santa Ana Police Captain Bruce Carlson, Santa Ana Police Lieutenant Dave Petko, Santa Ana Police Sergeant Paul Gonsalves, Santa Ana Police Corporal Brad Hadley, Santa Ana Police Officer Bob Reed, Santa Ana Police Investigator Tom Serafin, Santa Ana Police Officer Chuck Saale, Santa Ana Police Communications Supervisor Tina Horner, and Santa Ana Police Investigator Eric Demopoulos deserve recognition for their efforts in making sure that the 2002 Games benefit the community and its organizations; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature of the State of California thanks all the police and fire departments in the State for their continued dedication and commitment to the citizens of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature especially thanks the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police Department for their efforts in ensuring the success of the 2002 California Police and Fire Games; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit a copy of this resolution to the author for distribution.