[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 23 (Thursday, February 6, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S826]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 352--COMMEMORATING THE SUCCESS OF TEAM USA IN THE 
   PAST 22 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES AND SUPPORTING TEAM USA IN THE 2014 
            OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES AND PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES

  Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Bennet, and 
Mrs. Murray) submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 352

       Whereas for over 100 years, the Olympic Movement has built 
     a more peaceful and better world by educating young people 
     through amateur athletics, bringing together athletes from 
     many countries in friendly competition, and forging new 
     relationships bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair play;
       Whereas the 2014 Olympic Winter Games will take place in 
     Sochi, Russia from February 7, 2014, to February 23, 2014, 
     and the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games will take place in 
     Sochi, Russia from March 7, 2014, to March 16, 2014;
       Whereas at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, more than 85 
     nations will compete in 15 sports disciplines, and Team USA 
     will compete in all 15 sports disciplines;
       Whereas at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, more than 85 
     nations will compete in 7 sports, and Team USA will compete 
     in all 7 sports;
       Whereas 230 Olympians and more than 75 Paralympians will 
     compete on behalf of Team USA in Sochi, Russia;
       Whereas Team USA has won 87 gold medals, 95 silver medals, 
     and 72 bronze medals, totaling 254 medals in the past 22 
     Olympic Winter Games;
       Whereas the people of the United States stand united in 
     respect and admiration for the members of the United States 
     Winter Olympic and Winter Paralympic teams and the athletic 
     accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication to excellence 
     of the teams;
       Whereas the many accomplishments of the United States 
     Winter Olympic and Winter Paralympic teams would not have 
     been possible without the hard work and dedication of many 
     individuals, including individuals on the United States 
     Olympic Committee and the many administrators, coaches, and 
     family members who provided critical support to the athletes;
       Whereas the United States takes great pride in the 
     qualities of commitment to excellence, grace under pressure, 
     and good will toward other competitors that the athletes of 
     Team USA exhibit; and
       Whereas the Olympic Movement celebrates competition, fair 
     play, and the pursuit of dreams: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) applauds all athletes and coaches of Team USA and the 
     families of such athletes and coaches who support them;
       (2) supports the athletes of Team USA in their endeavors at 
     the 2014 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, 
     Russia;
       (3) thanks all members of the United States Olympic 
     Committee for their unwavering support of the athletes of 
     Team USA; and
       (4) supports the goals and ideals of the Olympic Games and 
     the Paralympic Games.

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