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Gainesville Sports Organizing Committee Recognition of Gainesville Fire Rescue (NB)
This item requests that the City Commission hear a presentation from the Gainesville Sports Organizing Committee to Gainesville Fire Rescue for their support of the 2006 Florida Firefighter Games.
Explanation
Since 1972, the Florida Firefighter Games, formerly known as the Florida Firefighter Olympics, have provided a forum for competition and team building for all of Florida's certified full-time and retired career firefighters. The games are composed of over 50 individual and team events such as archery, biking, distance-running, power-lifting, rope climbing, softball, swimming, and track and field events. Each year, a different city is given the opportunity to host the games and Gainesville was chosen for 2006. The games provided six weeks of competition beginning in mid-April and lasting through the end of May. Gainesville Fire Rescue personnel successfully earned several gold medals for a variety of events. Locations for the different competitive events were distributed throughout the City of Gainesville and Alachua County and provided a significant economic benefit to the community. This award from the Gainesville Sports Organizing Committee expresses gratitude to Gainesville Fire Rescue for their supporting role in bringing this state-wide event to our community by providing hospitality, networking, and local resources.
Fiscal Note
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Recommendation
The City Commission hear a presentation from the Gainesville Sports Organizing Committee to Gainesville Fire Rescue.