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







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 380

Resolution commending Idaho on winning the bid to host the 2009 Special 
                      Olympics World Winter Games.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 7, 2007

    Mr. Sali (for himself and Mr. Simpson) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Resolution commending Idaho on winning the bid to host the 2009 Special 
                      Olympics World Winter Games.

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.
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