HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 15,545RESOLUTION NO. 15,545
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING SUPPORT FOR
SAN DIEGO COUNTY TO BE SELECTED AS THE SITE
FOR THE COLUMBUS QUINCENTENARY JUBILEE
WHEREAS, 1992 marks the 500th anniversary of the
historic voyage of Christopher Columbus which led to the
European discovery of America in 1492; and
WHEREAS, the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary
Jubilee Commission is a Presidential Commission established
by Congress in 1984 to plan, encourage, coordinate and
conduct the nation's Quincentenary observance; and
WHEREAS, said Jubilee Commission is evaluating
potential West Coast sites to host a Grand Columbus Regatta,
consisting of a flotilla of up to Two Hundred (200)
traditional sailing vessels, including the celebrated Tall
Ships; and
WHEREAS, such an event will provide the host city
with national recognition and exposure which will benefit the
entire community
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City
Council of the City of National City hereby expresses its
support for efforts to have San Diego selected as the site
for the 1992 Grand Columbus Regatta.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council
encourages the San Diego Unified Port District to cooperate
fully to insure that appropriate facilities from the Port
District's inventory are made available to accommodate the
Grand Columbus Regatta on San Diego Bay.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 1st day of March, 1988.
ATTEST:
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IONS BELL,�CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO F M: r
GEORGE
H. EISER, III -CITY ATTORNEY
GEOR WATRS, MAYOR