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IV 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 390 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2005 Mr. Smith of Texas (for himself, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Carter, and Mr. McCaul of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform RESOLUTION Congratulating Lance Armstrong on his seventh Tour de France victory and his retirement and recognizing his dedication to helping others.

Whereas on July 24, 2005, Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France, the most prestigious race in competitive cycling; Whereas Lance Armstrong competed against the world’s best cyclists for three weeks, covering more than 2,000 miles of difficult and imposing terrain in France and Germany through changing weather conditions; Whereas his victory in 2005 is the seventh Tour de France win for Lance Armstrong, establishing a new record for the event; Whereas Lance Armstrong overcame seemingly insurmountable challenges in life to reach the pinnacle of his cycling career; Whereas Lance Armstrong’s achievements are proof that hard work and perseverance can turn dreams into reality; Whereas after his victory Lance Armstrong announced that he will retire from the sport; Whereas Lance Armstrong has demonstrated the same level of commitment to improving and enriching the lives of fellow cancer survivors as he has in training for the Tour de France; and Whereas his devotion to providing cancer survivors with the tools and knowledge to live strong through the Lance Armstrong Foundation is recognized throughout the United States and the world: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives congratulates Lance Armstrong on his seventh Tour de France victory and his well-deserved retirement and recognizes his dedication to helping others.