[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 380 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 23, 2007.
Whereas Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization that 
        promotes personal development through sports training and competition;
Whereas Special Olympics advances the understanding of intellectual disabilities 
        through participation and fellowship in the Nation and around the World;
Whereas Special Olympics serves more than 2,500,000 individuals with 
        intellectual disabilities around the globe;
Whereas Special Olympics offers more than 205 programs in over 165 countries;
Whereas Special Olympics offers 30 Olympic-type summer and winter sports to both 
        children and adults with intellectual disabilities;
Whereas Boise, Idaho won the International bid to host the 2009 Special Olympics 
        World Winter Games to be held during February 6-13, 2009;
Whereas thousands of athletes are expected to compete in 7 winter sports in the 
        2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games; and
Whereas the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games will be the largest multi-
        sport event ever held in the State of Idaho: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) applauds the goals and principles of Special Olympics;
            (2) salutes the athletes, coaches, family members, friends, and 
        volunteers that make Special Olympics World Winter Games possible;
            (3) congratulates the State of Idaho as the host for the 2009 
        Special Olympics World Winter Games; and
            (4) supports the 2009 Special Olympic World Winter Games and the 
        goals of the Special Olympics to enrich the lives of people with 
        intellectual disabilities through sports.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.