III 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 196 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2007 Mr. Crapo (for himself, Mr. Craig, and Mr. Stevens) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation December 10, 2008 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to 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 in the community and the Nation through participation and fellowship; Whereas Special Olympics serves more than 2,500,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities; Whereas Special Olympics offers more than 200 programs in over 160 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 February 6 through 13, 2009; Whereas thousands of athletes are expected to compete 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 Senate— (1)applauds the goals and principles of Special Olympics; (2)salutes the athletes, coaches, family members, friends, and volunteers that make Special Olympics possible; and (3)congratulates the State of Idaho on its selection as the host for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games.