And thanks to some foresight and long-term strategic thinking, the Legislature began laying the groundwork to reap those rewards even before Vancouver was announced as the host city.
“The Games not only represent the truest form of peaceful sportsmanship and unity amongst the international community, but a chance to reinforce our commitment to work with our neighbors to the North in order to showcase the Pacific Northwest’s unique economic and cultural gifts to the world,” said Speaker Pro Tem Jeff Morris, who led the legislative efforts in 2003 and beyond.
In that sense, the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C. have already been a great success if for no other reason than strengthening our place as one of the world’s greatest and most vibrant regions, both economically and culturally.
Now let’s go win some gold!
Read more about the Legislature's plan here.
