[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 505 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 505

 Commemorating the success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic 
  Teams in the past 24 Olympic Winter Games and 12 Paralympic Winter 
Games and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in 
       the 2022 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            February 3, 2022

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Commemorating the success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic 
  Teams in the past 24 Olympic Winter Games and 12 Paralympic Winter 
Games and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in 
       the 2022 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games.

Whereas for more than 100 years, the Olympic and Paralympic movements have--

    (1) educated young people through amateur athletics;

    (2) brought together athletes from many countries in friendly 
competition; and

    (3) forged new relationships among athletes bound by friendship, 
solidarity, and fair play;

Whereas at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, 91 nations will compete in 109 events 
        across 15 disciplines in 7 sports, and the United States Olympic and 
        Paralympic Teams (referred to in this preamble as ``Team USA'') will 
        compete in all 7 sports;
Whereas at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, approximately 16 nations will 
        compete in 78 events across 6 disciplines in 2 sports, and Team USA will 
        compete in all 2 sports;
Whereas at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, the Team USA roster includes 224 
        athletes with the largest ever female contingent for Team USA at an 
        Olympic Winter Games;
Whereas at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, the Team USA roster currently 
        includes 10 athletes, and many more athletes are expected to qualify;
Whereas, during the past 24 Olympic Winter Games, Team USA has won 105 gold 
        medals, 112 silver medals, and 88 bronze medals, totaling 305 medals;
Whereas, during the past 12 Paralympic Winter Games, Team USA has won 111 gold 
        medals, 119 silver medals, and 85 bronze medals, totaling 315 medals;
Whereas the people of the United States stand united in respect and admiration 
        for the members of Team USA and the athletic accomplishments, 
        sportsmanship, and dedication to excellence of Team USA;
Whereas the many accomplishments of Team USA would not have been possible 
        without the hard work and dedication of many parties, including the many 
        sports organizations, administrators, coaches, and family members who 
        provide critical support to the athletes of Team USA;
Whereas the United States takes great pride in the athletes of Team USA 
        exhibiting a commitment to excellence, grace under pressure, and good 
        will toward other competitors;
Whereas the United States maintains a commitment to the safety and security of 
        Team USA;
Whereas 31 States will be represented on Team USA, with the largest contingents 
        coming from California, Minnesota, Colorado, and Utah; and
Whereas Team USA exemplifies rigorous competition, fair play, and the pursuit of 
        dreams: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) applauds the athletes and coaches of the United States 
        Olympic and Paralympic Teams (referred to in this resolution as 
        ``Team USA'') and the families who support them; and
            (2) supports the athletes of Team USA in competing at the 
        2022 Olympic Winter Games and the Paralympic Winter Games.
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