[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 596 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 596

  Commending the heroism and achievements of Team USA at the Invictus 
                          Games Toronto 2017.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 31, 2017

  Mr. Gallego (for himself and Mr. Wenstrup) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and 
in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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


 
  Commending the heroism and achievements of Team USA at the Invictus 
                          Games Toronto 2017.

Whereas the Invictus Games were founded in 2014 as a Paralympic-style, 
        multisport event in which wounded, injured, or sick military personnel 
        and veterans take part in 12 adaptive sport competition categories;
Whereas the Latin word ``invictus'' can be translated as ``unconquered'' or 
        ``undefeated'', and those words perfectly capture the indomitable spirit 
        of America's veterans;
Whereas the Invictus Games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support 
        rehabilitation, and generate a wider understanding of, and respect for, 
        those who bravely serve in uniform;
Whereas the Invictus Games represent an invaluable opportunity for competition, 
        comradery, and achievement for those who have sacrificed for our 
        freedom;
Whereas the Invictus Games serve as a testament to the strength, patriotism, and 
        resilience of all of those who serve our country in uniform;
Whereas the third annual Invictus Games were held in Toronto, Canada, from 
        September 23 to September 30 of 2017;
Whereas 550 wounded, ill, and injured veterans from 17 different countries 
        competed in Toronto's 2017 Games, making them the largest in the history 
        of the event;
Whereas 90 American service men and women proudly represented the United States 
        of America at the 2017 Invictus Games;
Whereas Team USA won over 130 medals, including over 40 gold medals, at the 2017 
        Invictus Games; and
Whereas all the athletes competing in the Invictus Games are worthy of our 
        respect and recognition: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the mission of the Invictus Games and supports 
        their continued growth in the future;
            (2) honors the heroism of all those participating in the 
        Invictus Games; and
            (3) celebrates the accomplishments of Team USA at the 
        Invictus Games Toronto 2017.
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