[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 352 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

113th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 352

  Commemorating the success of Team USA in the past 22 Olympic Winter 
  Games and supporting Team USA in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and 
                        Paralympic Winter Games.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            February 6, 2014

  Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Bennet, and 
 Mrs. Murray) submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
                             and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Commemorating the success of Team USA in the past 22 Olympic Winter 
  Games and supporting Team USA in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and 
                        Paralympic Winter Games.

Whereas for over 100 years, the Olympic Movement has built a more peaceful and 
        better world by educating young people through amateur athletics, 
        bringing together athletes from many countries in friendly competition, 
        and forging new relationships bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair 
        play;
Whereas the 2014 Olympic Winter Games will take place in Sochi, Russia from 
        February 7, 2014, to February 23, 2014, and the 2014 Paralympic Winter 
        Games will take place in Sochi, Russia from March 7, 2014, to March 16, 
        2014;
Whereas at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, more than 85 nations will compete in 
        15 sports disciplines, and Team USA will compete in all 15 sports 
        disciplines;
Whereas at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, more than 85 nations will compete in 7 
        sports, and Team USA will compete in all 7 sports;
Whereas 230 Olympians and more than 75 Paralympians will compete on behalf of 
        Team USA in Sochi, Russia;
Whereas Team USA has won 87 gold medals, 95 silver medals, and 72 bronze medals, 
        totaling 254 medals in the past 22 Olympic Winter Games;
Whereas the people of the United States stand united in respect and admiration 
        for the members of the United States Winter Olympic and Winter 
        Paralympic teams and the athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, and 
        dedication to excellence of the teams;
Whereas the many accomplishments of the United States Winter Olympic and Winter 
        Paralympic teams would not have been possible without the hard work and 
        dedication of many individuals, including individuals on the United 
        States Olympic Committee and the many administrators, coaches, and 
        family members who provided critical support to the athletes;
Whereas the United States takes great pride in the qualities of commitment to 
        excellence, grace under pressure, and good will toward other competitors 
        that the athletes of Team USA exhibit; and
Whereas the Olympic Movement celebrates competition, fair play, and the pursuit 
        of dreams: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) applauds all athletes and coaches of Team USA and the 
        families of such athletes and coaches who support them;
            (2) supports the athletes of Team USA in their endeavors at 
        the 2014 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, 
        Russia;
            (3) thanks all members of the United States Olympic 
        Committee for their unwavering support of the athletes of Team 
        USA; and
            (4) supports the goals and ideals of the Olympic Games and 
        the Paralympic Games.
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