CAPTION: Councilor Connolly at Boston’s 2009 Pride Parade.

The Boston City Council unanimously passed a resolution on July 29 in support of Boston’s bid as host city for the 2014 Gay Games.

“The goals of the Games are to promote the spirit of inclusion and participation and the pursuit of personal growth through a sporting event,” At-Large City Councilor John Connolly, author of the resolution, said in a statement today.

“Boston would be proud to host the games, we are a city rich in diversity and athletics - and I believe that we will be the perfect place for such a great event.”