[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 117 (Wednesday, July 16, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H6580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS

  (Mr. KNOLLENBERG asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate an 
organization that has contributed to our community in my district in 
Michigan for something like 40 years, and has inspired us in many ways.
  The Special Olympics is a beacon of opportunity and support for 
people with intellectual disabilities, providing training and athletic 
competition in over 100 countries.
  Michigan's 9th district, my district, is no exception. We have been 
blessed with a dedicated and vigilant local organization there that has 
established a successful program with amazing results.
  More than 400 athletes participated in this year's Oakland County 
Spring Games this past May, including Charles Howard from Farmington 
and Jaime Bonneau from Clarkston, who have been selected to compete in 
the World Games in 2009. I extend my best wishes to their respective 
competitions.
  On the 40th anniversary of this extraordinary organization, I wish to 
honor them for their efforts and their contributions to our community 
and the communities around the Nation.

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