[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 246 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 246

Recognizing and commending the 2011 National Veterans Wheelchair Games, 
to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania August 1 through August 6, 2011.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 30, 2011

    Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Toomey) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing and commending the 2011 National Veterans Wheelchair Games, 
to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania August 1 through August 6, 2011.

Whereas the National Veterans Wheelchair Games are a multi-event sports and 
        rehabilitation program for veterans who use wheelchairs for sports 
        competition due to spinal cord injuries, amputations, or neurological 
        problems;
Whereas the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is the largest annual wheelchair 
        sporting event in the world, attracting roughly 600 athletes annually;
Whereas in 2011, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games will be held August 1 
        through August 6, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;
Whereas competitive events at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games include 
        table tennis, archery, swimming, quad rugby, weightlifting, air guns, 
        nine-ball, basketball, softball, bowling, handcycling, power soccer, 
        trapshooting, Super ``6'' slalom, a motorized wheelchair rally, and 
        track and field events;
Whereas the National Veterans Wheelchair Games provide veterans with 
        disabilities the opportunity to enhance their quality of life and 
        promote better health through sports competition; and
Whereas past National Veterans Wheelchair Games have produced national and 
        world-class champions and given newly disabled veterans, including 
        veterans who have served in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation 
        Iraqi Freedom, a chance to participate in events with other wheelchair 
        athletes and to continue to use their athletic skills in competition: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the significant contribution that the 
        National Veterans Wheelchair Games make to the lives of 
        disabled veterans who have selflessly served the United States; 
        and
            (2) commends the organizers and volunteers of and the 
        participants in the 2011 National Veterans Wheelchair Games for 
        their efforts in service of the United States.
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