[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1479 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1479

   Supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic 
                   athletes, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 25, 2010

      Mr. Lance (for himself, Mr. Lee of New York, Mr. Markey of 
   Massachusetts, Mr. Langevin, Ms. Shea-Porter, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. 
 Delahunt, Mr. LoBiondo, Mr. Reichert, and Mr. Boozman) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
  and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 
   each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the 
                jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic 
                   athletes, and for other purposes.

Whereas today there are more than 21 million Americans with a physical 
        disability;
Whereas in the past few years thousands of military personnel have sustained 
        serious injuries during active duty;
Whereas research shows that daily physical activity enhances self-esteem and 
        peer relationships, and results in increased achievement, better overall 
        health, and a higher quality of life;
Whereas United States Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic 
        Committee, is dedicated to becoming the world leader in the Paralympic 
        sports movement, and promoting excellence in the lives of people with 
        physical disabilities;
Whereas since its formation in 2001, United States Paralympics has been 
        inspiring Americans to achieve their dreams;
Whereas United States Paralympics makes a difference in the lives of thousands 
        of individuals with a physical disability every day;
Whereas United States Paralympic athletes have been competing in the Paralympic 
        Games since 1960;
Whereas the athletes in the Paralympic Games are the very best at their sports, 
        devote countless hours to training, and receive support from their 
        families, schools, and communities;
Whereas the United States Paralympics Team brought home a total of 13 medals, 
        including 4 gold medals, from the 2010 Paralympic Winter games in 
        Vancouver; and
Whereas the United States Paralympics Team won gold medals in Ice Hockey (Ice 
        Sledge Hockey), Women's Super Combined (Sitting), Women's Downhill 
        (Sitting), and Women's Giant Slalom (Sitting): Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the United States House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the work of the United States Paralympics;
            (2) congratulates all of the United States Paralympics Team 
        medal winners from the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in 
        Vancouver, British Columbia;
            (3) honors all of the Paralympic athletes for their 
        contributions to the games; and
            (4) recognizes the contributions of the athletes' families, 
        schools, and communities to the Paralympic Games, and the 
        United States Team.
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