HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6.2 Dublin Connection CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 11 , 1985
SUBJECT Written Communication Re : Dublin Connection
EXHIBITS ATTACHED Letter from Richard F . Cochran, Murray School District
Superintendent , dated January 28 , 1985
RECOMMENDATION kconsider
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION The City has received a letter from Dr. Richard F.
Cochran , Superintendent , Murray School District , regarding the Dublin
Connection. Dr. Cochran has indicated that the Irish Marathon Runner , Dick
Hooper, will be in our area from July 15 , 1985 to July . 21 , 1985 . Dr.
Cochran has inquired as to whether or not the City Council would be
interested in either hosting a reception or undertaking some form of
recognition for Mr. Hooper.
It is Staff ' s recommendation that the Council consider Dr. Cochran' s
request .
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COPIES TO : Dr. Richard F. Cochran
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January 28, 1985
Mr. Peter Snyder, Mayor
City of Dublin
P.O. Box 2340
Dublin, CA 94568
Dear Pete:
The Dublin Connection is moving into its second stage, that of receiving
the Irish Marathoner Dick Hooper July 15 through Marathon Day in San
Francisco Sunday, July 21. I will be picking up Dick on July 14; and,
thus far, luncheons on July 16 and July 18 are the only engagements
arranged for him.
Would you and/or your fellow Council Members like to have a reception
or some form of recognition for our visitor from Ireland? If so, I
would appreciate your informing me of your pleasure as soon as possible,
so an agenda can be set up that meets with the City's approval and also
our visitor's. I will await your response.
Sincerely,
Richard F. Cochran
Superintendent
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MARAiHON
TEAM EVENT
Since its inception in 1980, no man or woman has ever won GRADE A
more than one Dublin City Marathon Title. Until this year, Points
only one firm had ever won the team event more than once; 1. Department of Social Welfare
so the taking of the top prize for the second time in three 2. Dublin Postal ............................................. 118
years is a notable feat for the Department of Social Welfare. 3. Aer Lingus ................................................ 146 i
They achieved this with the very low total of just 32 points,
and are becoming the tearn to beat in the Dublin City GRADE B
Marathon. I. ICPC ....................................................... 230
2. Pfizer .......................I.............................. 245
Unfortunately the ladies' team competition was 3. University College,Cork ............. 310
something of a non-event with only two teams participating.
Our congratulations to the Social Welfare team and to all GRADE C
1. Central Bank ............................................. 267
BHAA runners who took part. Keep up the training) 2. Dublin Prison Services .................................. 319
I�j 3. Aer Lingus ................................................ 350
-�Y LADIES
1. Jacobs Harriers
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Your. uolmll I nany
ELext Year
As Emerson said 'The reward for a thing done well is to
r,r, have done it". The "big" marathons of the world with their
huge numbers participating and spectating don't just happen
6R" they have to be organised. In Dublin the organising is
y done by the Business Houses Athletic Association. The
BHAA is a young but vibrant sports body dedicated to inter-
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j firm athletics. It has organised the Dublin City Marathon
since it began in 1980.The unqualified success of this great
race is due to the voluntary efforts of the men and women
who make up the BHAA committee.
The BHAA also organise running events on most
•'�' � � weekends throughout the year.There are 307 affiliated firms
and 3,000 plus athletes registered with the Association.
Events include cross-country races,road races and track and
field events. Each event usually includes a ladies' and a
" men's race, and is enerally followed b
g y post-race refresh-
ments which make each BHAA event a social as well as a
sporting occasion. If you would like to affiliate your firm to
the BHAA,why not write to:
The Honorary Registrar,
Business Houses Athletic Association,
PO Box 1287
Dick Hooper, first 8HAA finisher.As first Irish finisher, Dick Dublin 2.
also won the prize o re resenrin "Dublin, California in the
1985 San Francisco Marathon. See you at the next BHAA eventl
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