IV 
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. POR-
TER, 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 re-
ferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the LA84 Founda-
tion 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 pri-
vately financed Games, bringing innovation to Olympic fi-
nancing, which resulted in a historic $233,000,000 sur-
plus that contributed to the creation of the LA84 Foun-
dation, an organization that has since invested in youth 
sports programs, infrastructure, and public education, 
advocating for the role of sports in positive youth devel-
opment, particularly in underserved communities, thereby 
leaving a lasting legacy of access to athletic opportunities 
for all, by fostering the athletic and academic develop-
ment of future generations, exemplified by such promi-
nent athletes as Russell Westbrook and Venus and 
Serena Williams who participated in LA84 Foundation- 
funded programs; 
Whereas the LA84 Foundation is celebrating 40 years of im-
pact as a legacy of the 1984 Olympic Games, as the 
LA84 Foundation was founded with a portion of the fi-
nancial surplus from the 1984 Games to provide access 
to sport and play to kids by investing in local commu-
nities; 
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 pro-
gramming 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, in-
cluding the first appearance of China at the Summer 
Games since 1952, becoming a symbol of unity, and over-
coming political tensions during the Cold War era, in-
cluding 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 gen-
eration of young athletes, particularly women and girls; 
Whereas the 1984 Olympics Games broke new ground for 
women’s sports, including the introduction of the wom-
en’s Olympic marathon, in which Joan Benoit made his-
tory by winning the gold medal, further symbolizing the 
growing inclusivity and recognition of women’s achieve-
ments 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 dem-
onstrating the enduring power of sport to unite and in-
spire 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 Com-
mittee and the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), 
which brought unprecedented worldwide viewership, cele-
brating the power of sport to connect people across con-
tinents; 
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 fu-
ture 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 volun-
teers 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 per-
formances, art exhibitions, food, and cultural events, fos-
tering 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 tele-
vision history at that time; 
Whereas the 1984 Olympic Games were not only a celebra-
tion of athletic excellence but also an opportunity to up-
lift Black and brown communities in Los Angeles, par-
ticularly through the creation of jobs, investments in local 
businesses, and community-focused arts and sports pro-
gramming; 
Whereas these Games represented a pivotal moment for pro-
fessional athletes’ inclusion, signaling the evolving rela-
tionship 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 busi-
nesses, 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 genera-
tions to uphold the Olympic ideals of excellence, inclu-
sion, and unity, while ensuring a positive and lasting im-
pact 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 oppor-
tunity 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 
Resolved, That Congress— 
(1) recognizes and commemorates the 40th an-
niversary of the LA84 Foundation and of the 1984 
Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California, 
honors the impact of the LA84 Foundation over the 
last 40 years and honors the athletes of Team USA 
and the organizers of the Games for their achieve-
ments, and celebrates the enduring legacy of these 
Games, which continue to inspire advancements in 
sports, technology, equity, and global unity; and 
(2) celebrates the LA84 Foundation and the 
city of Los Angeles for its enduring contributions to 
the Olympic movement, its leadership in sports di-
plomacy and play equity, and its ongoing efforts to 
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