[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 15, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S4941]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 552--DESIGNATING JUNE 23, 2010, AS ``OLYMPIC DAY''

  Mr. BENNET (for himself, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Isakson, and Ms. Klobuchar) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 552

       Whereas Olympic Day celebrates the Olympic ideal of 
     developing peace through sport;
       Whereas June 23 marks the date on which the Congress of 
     Paris approved the proposal of Pierre de Coubertin to found 
     the modern Olympics;
       Whereas thousands of people in more than 170 countries will 
     celebrate the ideals of the Olympic spirit on June 23, 2010;
       Whereas for more than a century, the Olympic movement has 
     built a more peaceful and better world by--
       (1) educating young people through amateur athletics;
       (2) bringing together athletes from many countries in 
     friendly competition; and
       (3) forging new relationships bound by friendship, 
     solidarity, and fair play;
       Whereas the United States Olympians and Paralympians 
     continue to achieve competitive excellence, preserve the 
     Olympic ideals, and inspire all people of the United States;
       Whereas community celebrations of Olympic Day improve the 
     communities of the United States and inspire the Olympic and 
     Paralympic champions of tomorrow;
       Whereas Olympic Day encourages the development of Olympic 
     and Paralympic sport in the United States;
       Whereas Olympic Day encourages the youth of the United 
     States to participate in and support Olympic and Paralympic 
     sport; and
       Whereas, as of the date of approval of this resolution, 
     enthusiasm for Olympic and Paralympic sport is at an all-time 
     high: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates June 23, 2010, as ``Olympic Day'';
       (2) supports the goals and ideals of Olympic Day; and
       (3) promotes--
       (A) the fitness and well-being of all people of the United 
     States; and
       (B) the Olympic ideals of fair play, perseverance, respect, 
     and sportsmanship.

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