[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1418 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                    September 24 (legislative day, September 23), 2008.
Whereas Michael Phelps swam in 17 races over the course of 9 days in the 2008 
        Beijing Summer Olympic Games and surpassed Olympic icon Mark Spitz by 
        becoming the only athlete to win 8 gold medals in a single Olympics;
Whereas Michael Phelps set 7 world records and 8 Olympic records in 8 events in 
        those Olympic Games;
Whereas Michael Phelps is one of the most highly decorated Olympians ever, with 
        14 gold medals and 2 bronze medals over his Olympic career;
Whereas as a member of the United States men's relay swim teams, Michael Phelps 
        helped set world records and win 3 gold medals for the United States 
        2008 Olympic swim team; and
Whereas Michael Phelps epitomized the Olympic spirit by demonstrating 
        patriotism, strength, and humility throughout the 2008 Beijing Summer 
        Olympic Games: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates Michael Phelps of Baltimore, Maryland, for his 
        outstanding athletic achievements during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic 
        Games, achievements that set him apart as one of the most highly 
        decorated and accomplished Olympic athletes in world history;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of Michael Phelps and all the 
        members of the United States 2008 Olympic swim team; and
            (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a 
        copy of this resolution to Michael Phelps; Mark Schubert, head coach of 
        the United States 2008 Olympic swim team; and Bob Bowman, chief 
        executive officer of the North Baltimore Aquatic Club and assistant 
        coach of the United States 2008 Olympic swim team for appropriate 
        display.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.