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Proclamation in Recognition of Tom O'Rourke for his outstanding achievements as a track cycling athlete
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Whereas, Tom O'Rourke was a member of the 1952 U.S. Cycling Team that participated in the Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland; and
Whereas, Tom is a national and international champion in skiing - a sport he began at age 22; and
Whereas, Tom is racing once again at the Rochester Hills Velodrome where he recently set the world record for his 75+ age group; and
Whereas, in October 2009, Tom broke his own world best time to take the gold medal in the men's 75+ 500-meter time trial. In his first Masters World Championship, Tom clocked a time of 42.81 to break his record of 43.11 which was set earlier this year at the USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships in Colorado Springs.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Rochester Hills hereby recognize and applaud Tom O'Rourke for his outstanding track cycling records and for his lifelong achievements as a world-class athlete.