[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 195 (Tuesday, December 11, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H10038]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAII

  (Ms. GABBARD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, today I am rising to recognize Special 
Olympics Hawaii celebrating 50 years of service to our community. Since 
its founding in 1968, Special Olympics has changed lives and served as 
an indispensable source of strength and empowerment for so many people.
  Across our State today, it is serving 4,700 participants with the 
support of nearly 12,000 coaches and volunteers delivering 10 Olympic-
type sports and more than 50 competitions throughout the year.
  They have taken on issues like inactivity, injustice, intolerance, 
and social isolation by encouraging and empowering people with 
intellectual disabilities. They have had an impact on our entire 
community and our State. They are combating negative stereotypes, 
bringing joy and a sense of achievement and creating a culture of 
respect and inclusion.
  Mahalo to Special Olympics Hawaii and congratulations on reaching 
this 50th anniversary year.

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