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 101 STAT. 734

PUBLIC LAW 100-112—AUG. 20, 1987

Public Law 100-112 100th Congress Joint Resolution Aug. 20, 1987 [S.J. Res. 175]

To recognize the efforts of the United States Soccer Federation in bringing the World Cup to the United States in 1994.

Whereas soccer is one of the world's most popular sports and the World Cup is the single most important event in that sport; ./ Whereas the 1986 World Cup games had a television audience of 12.8 billion with a live attendance of over 2.4 million; Whereas the United States Soccer Federation is seeking to bring the World Cup games to the United States in 1994; Whereas the United States is capable of meeting all of the require'.' J.i: • ments of a host country including financing, transportation, security, communications, and physical accommodations; and Whereas the World Cup would serve as a tremendous impetus to national and international tourism, because the games would bring people from all nations together in friendly competition and permit these people to experience, first hand, the American way of life: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress recognizes the efforts of the United States Soccer Federation to bring the World Cup to the United States in 1994, and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to designate the Secretary of Commerce as the official representative of the United States Government in any discussions with the Federation Internationale de Football Association. Approved August 20, 1987.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 175: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): Aug. 5, considered and passed Senate. Aug. 6, considered and passed House.

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