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-2- <br />We have world -class amateur sports facilities throughout <br />Minnesota, hosting events which will generate at least four . <br />dollars in economic development activity for every dollar we <br />have invested, infusing tens of millions of dollars into our <br />statewide economy. <br />And we have the Super Bowl coming in 1992, which will create <br />tens of millions more dollars for our e,�nnnmv, and more <br />publicity and worldwide recognition for our state than we could <br />ever hope to obtain through advertising. <br />We intend to maintain our national and international leadership <br />position in the hosting of sporting events, by continuing to <br />expand, the scope and quality of our athletic facilities. Cur <br />next important goal is the 1994 World Cup of Soccer, which is <br />many times bigger than the Super Bowl in worldwide impact. To <br />host this event, we will need to expand the stadium and the <br />National Sports Center in Blaine. The Minnesota Amateur Sports <br />Commission will be requesting approximately $20 million next <br />year for this expansion and for the other facilities <br />development necessary to keep our amateur sports program on <br />track. <br />Along with the significant economic benefits which directly <br />translate into increased revenues and jobs for Minnesotans, our <br />sports program enhances our community spirit and quality of <br />life in this state. Community and statewide events for the <br />entire family --such as the Star of the North Games taking place "t <br />this week in Burnsville --are also part of our effort. And from <br />Blaine to Biwabik to St. Cloud, Minnesotans of all ages are <br />enjoying our world -class sports facilities on a daily basis. <br />The result is better fitness, health and a deeper sense of <br />community for our citizens. <br />As we prepare for the dozens of major sporting events that will <br />benefit our economy and our civic pride, I once again want to <br />thank the people of Minnesota for putting in the effort that <br />has made this our sports program a success story. Due to your <br />hard work, we are the sporting capital of the world. <br />