[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S1522]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 381--CONGRATULATING THE ATHLETES FROM THE UNITED 
STATES WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 2014 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES AS MEMBERS OF 
                     THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC TEAM

  Mr. THUNE (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Bennet, and 
Mr. Hatch) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to:

                              S. Res. 381

       Whereas the 2014 Olympic Winter Games were held in Sochi, 
     Russia from February 7, 2014, to February 23, 2014;
       Whereas 230 Olympians competed on behalf of Team USA in 
     Sochi, Russia;
       Whereas members of Team USA earned 28 medals in total for 
     the United States, including 9 gold medals, 7 silver medals, 
     and 12 bronze medals;
       Whereas Mikaela Shiffrin became the youngest woman ever to 
     win the gold medal in the Women's Slalom;
       Whereas Joss Christensen, Gus Kenworthy, and Nicholas 
     Goepper swept the podium in the Men's Ski Slopestyle;
       Whereas Erin Hamlin won the United States' first-ever medal 
     in the Women's Singles Luge;
       Whereas Lindsey Van, Jessica Jerome, and Sarah Hendrickson 
     became the first American women to compete in ski jumping in 
     an Olympic Winter Games;
       Whereas Ted Ligety became the first American man to win the 
     gold medal in the Giant Slalom, and became the first American 
     man to win 2 gold medals in Alpine Skiing;
       Whereas Meryl Davis and Charlie White won the United 
     States' first-ever gold medal in Ice Dancing;
       Whereas the people of the United States stand united in 
     respect and admiration for Olympians, and the athletic 
     accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication of those 
     athletes to excellence in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games;
       Whereas the many accomplishments of Team USA Olympians 
     would not have been possible without the hard work and 
     dedication of many others, including the United States 
     Olympic Committee, the relevant United States national 
     governing bodies, and the many administrators, coaches, and 
     family members who provided critical support for the 
     athletes:
       Whereas David Wise and Maddie Bowman both won the United 
     States' first-ever gold medals in the events of Men and 
     Women's Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe;
       Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate extends sincere congratulations 
     for the accomplishments and gratitude for the sacrifices of 
     all athletes throughout the United States on the United 
     States Olympic Team and to everyone who supported the efforts 
     of those athletes at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

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