[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 761 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 761

  Congratulating Lance Armstrong on his record-setting victory in the 
                          2004 Tour de France.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 9, 2004

 Mr. Doggett (for himself, Mr. Tom Davis of Virginia, Mr. Blumenauer, 
 Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Oberstar, Mr. Frost, Mr. Carter, Mr. Smith of Texas, 
    Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Brady of Texas, Mr. Lampson, Mrs. Bono, Mr. 
  Stenholm, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Sandlin, Ms. McCarthy of Missouri, Mr. 
  Turner of Texas, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. Farr, Mr. Bass, Mr. 
 Edwards, Mr. Honda, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas, Ms. Carson of Indiana, 
Ms. Lee, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Inslee, 
  Mr. Shimkus, Mr. Capuano, Mr. Reyes, and Ms. Berkley) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government 
                                 Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Congratulating Lance Armstrong on his record-setting victory in the 
                          2004 Tour de France.

Whereas Lance Armstrong has proven himself to be the premier cyclist in the 
        world with his most recent Tour de France victory;
Whereas Lance Armstrong's victory on July 25, 2004 makes him the only cyclist in 
        history to win the Tour de France 6 times;
Whereas Lance Armstrong displayed incredible perseverance, determination, and 
        leadership on a course that included the mountainous terrain of the 
        Pyrenees and the Alps, cobblestones, crashes among competitors, and 
        inclement French weather on his way to winning his 6th Tour de France;
Whereas in 1997, Lance Armstrong defeated choriocarcinoma, an aggressive form of 
        testicular cancer that had spread throughout his abdomen, lungs, and 
        brain, and after treatment has remained cancer-free for the past 7 
        years;
Whereas Lance Armstrong is the first cancer survivor to win the Tour de France;
Whereas Lance Armstrong's courage and resolution to overcome cancer have made 
        him a role model to cancer patients and their families around the world, 
        and his efforts through the Lance Armstrong Foundation have helped to 
        advance cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment, and after-treatment 
        services;
Whereas Lance Armstrong is the world's most recognizable face of cycling, which 
        is not only a sport, but a healthy fitness activity, a pollution-free 
        transportation alternative, and a metaphor for life;
Whereas Lance Armstrong continues to represent his hometown of Austin, his home 
        state of Texas, and the United States with unparalleled distinction;
Whereas Lance Armstrong serves as an inspiration to children and adults 
        throughout the world, teaching people that they can overcome incredible 
        odds and achieve their loftiest goals through hard work, determination, 
        and belief in themselves; and
Whereas Lance Armstrong's accomplishments as an athlete, teammate, cancer 
        survivor, and advocate have made him an inspiration to millions of 
        people around the world: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates Lance Armstrong on his historic victory 
        in the 2004 Tour de France;
            (2) commends the unwavering commitment to cancer awareness 
        and survivorship demonstrated by Lance Armstrong; and
            (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to Lance 
        Armstrong.
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