The Corporation of the ‘Lownghip of RICHMOND MUNICIPAL OFFICES, 6911 No. 3 ROAD, RICHMOND, , BRITISH COLUMBIA V6¥ 2C1 (604) 278-5511 i" ™, \ | 87.04.24 His Worship, Mayor L. M. Traboulay The Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam 2272 McAllister Avenue ; . Port Coquitlam, 8B. C. | V3C 2A8 Dear Mayor Traboulay: Re: 1994 Commonwealth Games Richmond B.C. July - August 1994 As you know, Richmond Municipal Council is preparing a bid for the 1994 Commonwealth Games. Building on the well-known "Friendly Games" theme, Richmond's objectives in making this bid are: - to spearhead a B.C. effort to host the 1994 Commonwealth : Games to celebrate the Fortieth Anniversary of the 1954 Games ‘Miracle Mile'; (a Te 7 : to strengthen the Commonwealth by encouraging as many | : countries to participate as possible; : . to make this a B.C. wide event by involving several | a ; municipalities in the hosting of events; ; a . to provide a legacy of high-level training facilities on ss : the West Coast; ie ‘ ty Be : . to improve the level and accessibility of sports facilities . po tae 4 for the disabled in Richmond and throughout the Province. eat : ree: : ss NS Office of the Mavor J : ; oe LO