[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 584 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 584

      Commemorating the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 15, 2010

 Mr. Johanns submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
         the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION


 
      Commemorating the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games.

Whereas the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games will be held in Lincoln, 
        Nebraska, from July 18 to July 23, 2010;
Whereas nearly 4,000 athletes and coaches from 49 State delegations will 
        participate in the Games;
Whereas approximately 30,000 people, including families and friends of the 
        athletes, and enthusiastic supporters, are expected to visit or attend 
        the Games;
Whereas more than 8,500 volunteers will contribute time and talent to make the 
        Games a success;
Whereas, for decades, the Special Olympics has provided athletes with a unique 
        opportunity to participate in athletic competition while developing 
        confidence, skill, and determination;
Whereas the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games continues the great 
        tradition begun by Eunice Shriver in 1968, and proves the belief of Ms. 
        Shriver that through sports, people with intellectual disabilities ``can 
        realize their potential for growth'';
Whereas 70 Nebraska communities are participating in the Law Enforcement Torch 
        Run, in which law enforcement officials from the State of Nebraska and 
        across the United States carry the ``Flame of Hope'' through Nebraska; 
        and
Whereas the State of Nebraska, the city of Lincoln, and more than 100 State and 
        local businesses and organizations have made major contributions and 
        opened their doors so that people from across the United States can 
        participate in and enjoy the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) applauds the participants and coaches of the 2010 
        Special Olympics USA National Games, as well as the volunteers 
        and law enforcement officers who support the Games; and
            (2) thanks all the people who contributed to the Games for 
        their generous efforts and gifts to make the Games a reality.
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