110 HRES 380 IH: Resolution commending Idaho on winning the bid to host the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games. U.S. House of Representatives 2007-05-07 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 380 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 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

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.