[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 162 (Monday, September 20, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6554]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 371--HONORING THE MINNESOTANS COMPETING FOR TEAM USA 
               IN THE 2020 TOKYO SUMMER PARALYMPIC GAMES

  Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Ms. Smith) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation:

                              S. Res. 371

       Whereas 15 Minnesotans qualified to compete for Team USA in 
     the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games, including--
       (1) Chuck Aoki;
       (2) Josie Aslakson;
       (3) Abby Bauleke;
       (4) Josh Cinnamo;
       (5) Joe Delagrave;
       (6) Ben Goodrich;
       (7) Rose Hollermann;
       (8) Aaron Pike;
       (9) Summer Schmit;
       (10) Ian Seidenfeld;
       (11) Lexi Shifflett;
       (12) Natalie Sims;
       (13) Melissa Stockwell;
       (14) Josh Turek; and
       (15) Mallory Weggemann;
       Whereas Mallory Weggemann won the gold medal in the 200-
     meter individual medley and the 100-meter backstroke, set 
     Paralympic records in both of these events, and won the 
     silver medal in the 50-meter butterfly;
       Whereas Ian Seidenfeld won the gold medal in table tennis;
       Whereas Lexi Shifflett helped Team USA women's sitting 
     volleyball win gold;
       Whereas Josh Turek helped Team USA men's wheelchair 
     basketball earn the gold medal;
       Whereas Chuck Aoki and Joe Delagrave helped win the silver 
     medal for Team USA men's wheelchair rugby;
       Whereas Ben Goodrich won the silver medal in judo;
       Whereas Josh Cinnamo won the bronze medal for Team USA in 
     track and field for shot put;
       Whereas Rose Hollermann, Josie Aslakson, and Abby Bauleke 
     helped win the bronze medal for Team USA women's wheelchair 
     basketball;
       Whereas athletes trained for many years, exhibited world-
     class athleticism, and demonstrated fortitude, discipline, 
     and strength to earn the chance to compete for Team USA; and
       Whereas athletes overcame historic obstacles because of the 
     COVID-19 pandemic, including the delay of the 2020 Tokyo 
     Summer Paralympic Games, all the while continuing to display 
     team morale and tenacity throughout the competition despite 
     the lack of live audiences or cheering fans: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the remarkable skill, steadfast determination, 
     and inspiring hard work of the Minnesotans competing on Team 
     USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games; and
       (2) honors the example of teamwork, sportsmanship, and 
     merit displayed by the Minnesotans competing on Team USA at 
     the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games, who make our United 
     States proud.

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