91 of 1978 - Commending Frank Nelson and his associates for their public spiritedness and willingness to invest t UNITED BANK
5595 SOUTH STATE STREET • (801) 262-7467 • MURRAY, UTAH 84107
January 4, 1979R E C E 1 V E D
The Salt Lake City Board of Commissioners JAN 4 1979
City and County Building �'�D
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 ?"4:��4/4 7' ''24::"4"1-1
Gentlemen: FILL RPER
I am very appreciative of the commendation which Salt Lake City has
extended to me concerning the restoration of professional basketball
to our fine city.
We have not yet experienced the economical success we had hoped for
but the program is still young. On the plus side, we have received
comments from professional basketball people that this league is
currently the second best basketball league in the world.
As you are aware, our ownership is local people who are interested
in the growth and development of Salt Lake City and the state of
Utah in general. We are pleased to be a part of this and hope that
we can continue to provide excellent wholesome entertainment for
our community.
We received an offer to sell which we discussed at our Board Meeting
on Tuesday, and declined. The new owners would be people from outside
the state and we want to see this franchise succeed and lead to a
more exciting future in professional basketball in Salt Lake City.
Thanks again for the significant recognition, which I deeply appreciate.
Sincerely,
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ank A. Nelson Jr.
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VOTING Aye Nay Salt Lake City,Utah, December 14 ,19 78
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WHEREAS, Salt Lake City residents enjoy basketball; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City has not enjoyed professional basketball
since the Utah Stars left; and
WHEREAS, the Salt Palace needs the attendance and business of a
professional basketball team; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Frank Nelson, civic leader and his associates,
have invested a substantial sum in bringing back to Salt Lake City
professional basketball.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF SALT LAKE CITY COMMISSIONERS, on
behalf of themselves and the residents of Salt Lake City, hereby
publicly thank and commend Mr. Nelson and his associates for their
public spiritedness and willingness to invest their funds to give
-he citizens of Salt Lake City the pleasure of professional basketball.
Passed by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City, Utah,
this 14th day of December , 1978/
MAYOR
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• Resolution No. r)1
By Ted L. Wilson
eom ISSIONER
Commending Frank Nelson and his
associates for their public spiritedness
and willingness to invest their funds to
give the citizens of Salt Lake City the
pleasure of professional basketball.
presented to the Board of Commissiener5
AND PASSED
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