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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1610 

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the LA84 Foundation and of the 

1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

DECEMBER 6, 2024 

Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE (for herself, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. BERA, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. 

SHERMAN, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. CORREA, Ms. CROCKETT, Mr. COSTA, 

Mr. PANETTA, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. BROWNLEY, Ms. PORTER, Mr. MULLIN, Ms. SA ́NCHEZ, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. PELOSI, Ms. 

BARRAGA ́N, Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. ROBERT GARCIA

of California, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. PETERS, Mr. LIEU, Mr. CA ́RDENAS, 

and Ms. LOFGREN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 

RESOLUTION 

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the LA84 Foundation and of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los 

Angeles, California. 

Whereas the city of Los Angeles had the distinct honor of 

hosting the XXIII Olympiad from July 28 to August 12, 

1984, marking a transformative moment in the history of 

international sports, media, and technology, setting a new 

standard for future Olympic events, and immortalizing a 

defining moment in Olympic history and in the history of 

Los Angeles; 


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Whereas Los Angeles also hosted the 1932 Olympic Games, 

and the 1984 Summer Olympic Games were the first privately financed Games, bringing innovation to Olympic financing, which resulted in a historic $233,000,000 surplus that contributed to the creation of the LA84 Foundation, an organization that has since invested in youth 

sports programs, infrastructure, and public education, 

advocating for the role of sports in positive youth development, particularly in underserved communities, thereby 

leaving a lasting legacy of access to athletic opportunities 

for all, by fostering the athletic and academic development of future generations, exemplified by such prominent athletes as Russell Westbrook and Venus and 

Serena Williams who participated in LA84 Foundationfunded programs; 

Whereas the LA84 Foundation is celebrating 40 years of impact as a legacy of the 1984 Olympic Games, as the 

LA84 Foundation was founded with a portion of the financial surplus from the 1984 Games to provide access 

to sport and play to kids by investing in local communities; 

Whereas the LA84 Foundation has supported 4,000,000 

youth, trained 200,000 coaches, built or refurbished 400 

fields, pools, and courts, and funded 2,500 nonprofit 

partners over the last 4 decades, continuing to remove 

barriers and expand resources to ensure all young people 

have access to the transformative power of sports, play, 

and movement regardless of their background; 

Whereas the LA84 Foundation has supported youth programming in the 8 southern California counties of Los 

Angeles, Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, 

San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura; 


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Whereas the LA84 Foundation also houses one of the world’s 

foremost Olympic libraries, the LA84 Sports Library, on 

its campus to cultivate greater understanding of the 

value of physical activity and competition, with unique 

digital assets including research, oral histories, news, and 

scholarly journals; 

Whereas the 1984 Olympic Games showcased the strength of 

diversity by welcoming 140 nations to Los Angeles, including the first appearance of China at the Summer 

Games since 1952, becoming a symbol of unity, and overcoming political tensions during the Cold War era, including the Soviet-led boycott of the Games; 

Whereas the city of Los Angeles, renowned for its vibrant 

cultural diversity, hosted nearly 7,000 athletes, including 

iconic figures like Carl Lewis, who matched Jesse Owens’ 

record by securing 4 gold medals in track and field, and 

Mary Lou Retton, the first American woman to win an 

Olympic all-around gymnastics title, thus inspiring a generation of young athletes, particularly women and girls; 

Whereas the 1984 Olympics Games broke new ground for 

women’s sports, including the introduction of the women’s Olympic marathon, in which Joan Benoit made history by winning the gold medal, further symbolizing the 

growing inclusivity and recognition of women’s achievements in global athletics; 

Whereas millions of people around the world watched these 

athletes participate, demonstrating the global appeal of 

the Olympic movement and the resilience of the host city 

amidst a politically charged global landscape, and demonstrating the enduring power of sport to unite and inspire athletes and fans across the globe; 


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Whereas the 1984 Summer Olympic Games revolutionized 

global sports broadcasting, thanks in part to the historic 

partnership between the Los Angeles Organizing Committee and the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), 

which brought unprecedented worldwide viewership, celebrating the power of sport to connect people across continents; 

Whereas this entrepreneurial spirit and strategic foresight 

not only ensured the financial viability of the Games, but 

also laid the foundation for the sustainable growth of future sporting events such as the upcoming 2026 World 

Cup, 2026 NBA All-Star Game, 2027 Super Bowl LXI, 

and 2028 Olympic Games, all hosted in Los Angeles; 

Whereas, behind the scenes, the tireless efforts of the LA 

Olympic Organizing Committee staff and 33,500 volunteers brought the vision of the 1984 Olympic Games to 

life, from coordinating logistics to providing hospitality, 

leaving an indelible impression on athletes and spectators 

alike; 

Whereas the cultural impact of the 1984 Olympic Games was 

profound, as Los Angeles, with its diverse communities 

and rich heritage, took center stage and celebrated its 

unique identity on a global platform through vibrant performances, art exhibitions, food, and cultural events, fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation; 

Whereas the Olympic Games transformed Los Angeles into 

an international sporting capital, utilizing existing venues 

such as the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Rose 

Bowl, and Dodger Stadium, all of which remain central 

to the city’s identity, and inspiring the city’s successful 

bid to host the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympic Games; 


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Whereas the Games set new records for attendance and 

viewership, with over 5,700,000 tickets sold and more 

than 180,000,000 Americans tuning in, making the 1984 

Summer Olympic Games the most watched event in television history at that time; 

Whereas the 1984 Olympic Games were not only a celebration of athletic excellence but also an opportunity to uplift Black and brown communities in Los Angeles, particularly through the creation of jobs, investments in local 

businesses, and community-focused arts and sports programming; 

Whereas these Games represented a pivotal moment for professional athletes’ inclusion, signaling the evolving relationship between amateurism and professionalism in 

international sports, and leading to iconic future Olympic 

moments such as the 1992 ‘‘Dream Team’’ in basketball; 

Whereas the achievements of the 1984 Summer Olympic 

Games are inextricably linked to the contributions of 

thousands of volunteers, community leaders, local businesses, and public officials who worked together to ensure 

its success, highlighting the strength and unity of the 

people of Los Angeles; 

Whereas the success of the 1984 Summer Games played a 

pivotal role in promoting travel to and throughout the 

United States, advancing the visibility of the Nation on 

the global stage, and providing opportunities to bolster 

sport and cultural diplomacy efforts, and showcasing Los 

Angeles as a global city capable of hosting events that 

bring together nations in the spirit of peace, competition, 

and understanding; 


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Whereas the 1984 Summer Games set a high standard for 

the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympic Games, again to be 

held in Los Angeles, California, inspiring future generations to uphold the Olympic ideals of excellence, inclusion, and unity, while ensuring a positive and lasting impact for the city and its diverse communities; and 

Whereas the legacy of the 1984 Olympic Games continues to 

inspire the next generation of leaders and athletes, while 

reinforcing the values of equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all, especially for the Black and brown youth 

in our communities who, through increased access to the 

arts, education, and sports, are empowered to dream and 

achieve: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That Congress— 

2 (1) recognizes and commemorates the 40th an3 niversary of the LA84 Foundation and of the 1984 

4 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California, 

5 honors the impact of the LA84 Foundation over the 

6 last 40 years and honors the athletes of Team USA 

7 and the organizers of the Games for their achieve8 ments, and celebrates the enduring legacy of these 

9 Games, which continue to inspire advancements in 

10 sports, technology, equity, and global unity; and 

11 (2) celebrates the LA84 Foundation and the 

12 city of Los Angeles for its enduring contributions to 

13 the Olympic movement, its leadership in sports di14 plomacy and play equity, and its ongoing efforts to 


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1 build a more inclusive and equitable society through 

2 sport, arts, and culture. 

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