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During our centennial, the B.C. Summer Games wil] run from
July 25-28, and the B.C. Seniors Games from September 4-7. These two
events will bring 15,000 games participants to our community along
with thousands of additonal visitors.

Numerous other Centennial events are planned including the
Festival duBois and the Coquitlam Children's Festival.

We learned during Expo 86 that tourists will return to
communities that are well prepared in providing information regarding
accomodation, transportation, amenities, etc. The benefit of this
activity is of significant economic value to the province and to the
community.

Since the Ministries of Tourism and Advanced Education are
co-operatively involved in the process leading to grant approvals, and
since grants are based on the number of counsellor positions approved,
I am asking that your Ministry seriously consider the unique nature of
the Coquitlam Chamber of Commerce's application for 1991 in allocating
financial resources.

Thousands of Coquitlam citizens have volunteered time and

energy to ensure that our Centennial is a memorable one. They, along
with our hard working Chamber will be encouraged by your Ministry's
appropriate support.

Yours sincerely,

Maillardville-Coquitlam

JMC: 1d4

cc: Mr. Brent Ranger, President - Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Elizabeth Zabrowski, Manager ~ Coquitlam Chamber of Commerce
Mark Rose, MLA - Coquitlam~Moody
Jan Pullinger, MLA - Official Opposition Spokesperson for Tourism
Les Garrison, Past President - Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Sekora and Council] - District of Coquitlam
Mayor Driscoll and Council ~ City of Port Moody
Mayor 'fraboulay and Cddneer - City of Port Coquitlam