[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 22 (Thursday, February 3, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S526]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 505--COMMEMORATING THE SUCCESS OF THE UNITED STATES 
OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC TEAMS IN THE PAST 24 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES AND 12 
 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES AND SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC AND 
PARALYMPIC TEAMS IN THE 2022 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES AND PARALYMPIC WINTER 
                                 GAMES

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

                              S. Res. 505

       Whereas for more than 100 years, the Olympic and Paralympic 
     movements have--
       (1) educated young people through amateur athletics;
       (2) brought together athletes from many countries in 
     friendly competition; and
       (3) forged new relationships among athletes bound by 
     friendship, solidarity, and fair play;
       Whereas at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, 91 nations will 
     compete in 109 events across 15 disciplines in 7 sports, and 
     the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams (referred to 
     in this preamble as ``Team USA'') will compete in all 7 
     sports;
       Whereas at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, approximately 
     16 nations will compete in 78 events across 6 disciplines in 
     2 sports, and Team USA will compete in all 2 sports;
       Whereas at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, the Team USA 
     roster includes 224 athletes with the largest ever female 
     contingent for Team USA at an Olympic Winter Games;
       Whereas at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, the Team USA 
     roster currently includes 10 athletes, and many more athletes 
     are expected to qualify;
       Whereas, during the past 24 Olympic Winter Games, Team USA 
     has won 105 gold medals, 112 silver medals, and 88 bronze 
     medals, totaling 305 medals;
       Whereas, during the past 12 Paralympic Winter Games, Team 
     USA has won 111 gold medals, 119 silver medals, and 85 bronze 
     medals, totaling 315 medals;
       Whereas the people of the United States stand united in 
     respect and admiration for the members of Team USA and the 
     athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication to 
     excellence of Team USA;
       Whereas the many accomplishments of Team USA would not have 
     been possible without the hard work and dedication of many 
     parties, including the many sports organizations, 
     administrators, coaches, and family members who provide 
     critical support to the athletes of Team USA;
       Whereas the United States takes great pride in the athletes 
     of Team USA exhibiting a commitment to excellence, grace 
     under pressure, and good will toward other competitors;
       Whereas the United States maintains a commitment to the 
     safety and security of Team USA;
       Whereas 31 States will be represented on Team USA, with the 
     largest contingents coming from California, Minnesota, 
     Colorado, and Utah; and
       Whereas Team USA exemplifies rigorous competition, fair 
     play, and the pursuit of dreams: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) applauds the athletes and coaches of the United States 
     Olympic and Paralympic Teams (referred to in this resolution 
     as ``Team USA'') and the families who support them; and
       (2) supports the athletes of Team USA in competing at the 
     2022 Olympic Winter Games and the Paralympic Winter Games.

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