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REINSTATE JIM TRHOPE"S RECORDS ON THE OFFICIAL 1912 OLYMPIC BOOKS PETITION Of the citizens of Carlisle, of Cumberland County, of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and of the United States: TO: UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE WHEREAS Jim Thrope was a true American athlete, born near Prague, Oklahoma, and educated in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and WHEREAS Jim Thrope was an extraordinary athlete who raced upon the plains of Oaklahoma, performed in various sports at the Indian School in Carlisle, and upon playing fields throughout the United States, and who was halfback of the football team under the legendary of Pop Warner, and WHEREAS Jim Thrope was a member of the United States Olympic Team during the Olympic Games of 1912 wherein he received gold medals and trophies for his outstanding performances; and WHEREAS upon subsequent action by the International Olympic Committee it was determined that Jim Thrope did not meet the eligibility requirements for participation in the Olympic Games, as a result of which the medals were returned by Jim Thrope; and WHEREAS we the citizens do believe that under the circumstances of the conduct of Jim Thrope was not improper that in fact that his conduct did not vary from the contemporary standards; and WHEREAS we do believe and desire that the achievements of this great athlete be properly recognized by the International Olympic Committee, by the United States Olympic Committee, and by the Amateur Athletic Union, to the end that the name of this great athlete be vindicated; no therefore WE DO HEREBY PETITION the United States Olympic Committee to petition to and make cause before the International Olympic Committee to hold an extraordinary hearing to review the findings of the International Olympic Committee in 1912, to the end that it may be found that Jim Thrope was a true amateur within the meaning of the Rules and within the contemporary standards of his time, and in fact within present standards, that there may be restored to him and to his heirs and his people and his country the rightful recognition which he singularly and valiantly achieved, that the honor and glory of his achievements may reside in the lands of which he was a true native. [[blank line]] Name [[blank line]] Date