[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 30, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H1712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SPECIAL 
                   OLYMPICS LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to 
the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 354) authorizing the use of the 
Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law 
Enforcement Torch Run.
  The Clerk read as follows:

                            H. Con. Res. 354

       Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
     concurring), 

     SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR D.C. 
                   SPECIAL OLYMPICS LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN.

       On June 7, 2002, or on such other date as the Speaker of 
     the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and 
     Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 2002 
     District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch 
     Run (in this resolution referred to as the ``event'') may be 
     run through the Capitol Grounds as part of the journey of the 
     Special Olympics torch to the District of Columbia Special 
     Olympics summer games at Gallaudet University in the District 
     of Columbia.

     SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPITOL POLICE BOARD.

       The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be 
     necessary to carry out the event.

     SEC. 3. CONDITIONS RELATING TO PHYSICAL PREPARATIONS.

       The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for 
     physical preparations for the event.

     SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.

       The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of 
     the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act of July 
     31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), concerning sales, 
     advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol 
     Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the 
     Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 
West Virginia (Mrs. Capito) and the gentlewoman from the District of 
Columbia (Ms. Norton) each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from West Virginia (Mrs. 
Capito).
  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, House Concurrent Resolution 353 authorizes the 2002 
District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, to be 
conducted through the grounds of the Capitol on June 7, 2002. The 
Capitol Police will host the opening ceremonies for the run, starting 
on Capitol Hill, which will be free of charge and open to the public.
  Over 2000 law enforcement officers representing 60 local and Federal 
law enforcement agencies will carry the Special Olympics torch in honor 
of and to show their support for the 2,500 Special Olympians who will 
participate in this annual event.
  For over a decade, Congress has supported this worthy endeavor by 
enacting resolutions for the use of the grounds. Since its inception, 
the Torch Run has been launched from the West Terrace of the Capitol 
building.
  I urge my colleagues to support this resolution.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, this event needs little introduction. 2002 marks the 
34th anniversary of the D.C. Special Olympics. The torch relay event is 
a traditional part of the opening ceremony for the Special Olympics, 
which takes place at the Gallaudet University here in the District of 
Columbia.

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  Each year, approximately 2,500 Special Olympians compete in over a 
dozen events and over one million children and adults with special 
needs participate in the Special Olympic worldwide programs. The event 
is supported by literally thousands of volunteers. The goal of the 
games is to help bring mentally handicapped individuals into the larger 
society under conditions whereby they are accepted and respected. 
Confidence and self-esteem are the building blocks of these Olympic 
games.
  I enthusiastically support this resolution and the very worthwhile 
endeavor of the Special Olympics. I urge passage of H. Con. Res. 354.
  Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back 
the balance of my time.
  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Walden of Oregon). The question is on 
the motion offered by the gentlewoman from West Virginia (Mrs. Capito) 
that the House suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent 
resolution, H. Con. Res. 354.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor 
thereof) the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was 
agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.




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