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PRINTER'S NO. 1448
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
320
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY TAYLOR, MAY 6, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 6, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Urging USA Wrestling to designate Pennsylvania Wrestling Club,
Inc., as the organizing committee for the election of the
City of Philadelphia as the host city for the 2017 Veterans
World Wrestling Championships.
WHEREAS, United World Wrestling, the Olympic-sanctioned
international governing body of the sport of wrestling, annually
hosts world championships for each of its competitive divisions;
and
WHEREAS, Despite urging from multiple nations, USA Wrestling,
the Olympic-sanctioned national governing body of the sport, has
never allowed the United States to host the World Championships
for the Veterans Division which encompasses competitors 35 years
of age and older; and
WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia is an ideal venue for
international sports competition; and
WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia is home to the renowned
Palestra, named for the Greek term meaning a place of wrestling;
and
WHEREAS, As home to Pennsylvania Wrestling Club, Inc., a
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501(c)(3) elite wrestling club dedicated exclusively to
international competition, the City of Philadelphia is uniquely
qualified to serve as the organizing committee to host an
international wrestling tournament; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urge USA Wrestling to designate
Pennsylvania Wrestling Club, Inc., as the organizing committee
and submit a bid to United World Wrestling establishing the City
of Philadelphia as the host city for the 2017 Veterans World
Wrestling Championships; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives extend its
fullest endorsement and support of Pennsylvania Wrestling Club,
Inc., as the organizing committee; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
USA Wrestling, 6155 Lehman Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918-
3456.
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