[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 372 Introduced in House (IH)]

114th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 372

  Recognizing the importance of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games 
   hosted by the United States of America in Los Angeles, California.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 23, 2015

 Mr. Becerra submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                    the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the importance of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games 
   hosted by the United States of America in Los Angeles, California.

Whereas the Special Olympics improves the lives of those with developmental and 
        intellectual disabilities;
Whereas the 2015 Special Olympics World Games will illustrate our Nation's 
        continued commitment to making our society more inclusive;
Whereas the first Special Olympics World Games held in 1968 featured 1,000 
        athletes from 26 States and Canada competing in track and field, 
        swimming, and floor hockey;
Whereas the 2015 World Games will draw 6,500 athletes from 165 countries 
        competing in 25 different sporting events;
Whereas the 2015 World Games will allow courageous athletes from around the 
        world to experience the joy of displaying their talents and abilities;
Whereas the first medals will be awarded on the 25th anniversary of the 
        Americans with Disabilities Act; and
Whereas the 2015 World Games will continue the tradition of bringing health care 
        services to those most in need: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the importance of the Special Olympics World 
        Games to the millions of people with intellectual disabilities 
        and their loved ones;
            (2) supports the efforts of the athletes, coaches, 
        educators, volunteers, leaders, and workers who make the Games 
        possible; and
            (3) celebrates the return of the World Games to the United 
        States and the city of Los Angeles.
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