[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 30, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5590-S5591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    SENATE RESOLUTION 781--SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC AND 
    PARALYMPIC TEAMS IN THE 2024 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC SUMMER GAMES

  Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Mr. Hickenlooper, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. 
Lankford, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Romney, Mr. Padilla, and Ms. 
Butler) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to:

                              S. Res. 781

       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 the 2024 Olympic Games will take place in Paris, 
     France from July 26, 2024, to August 11, 2024, and the 2024 
     Paralympic Games will take place in Paris, France from August 
     28, 2024, to September 8, 2024;
       Whereas the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams 
     (referred to in this preamble as ``Team USA'') have won 2,037 
     gold medals, 1,736 silver medals, and 1,615 bronze medals, 
     totaling 5,388 medals, during the past Summer and Winter 
     Olympic and Paralympic Games;
       Whereas, at the 2024 Olympic Games, 206 countries will 
     compete in more than 32 sports and 329 events, and at the 
     2024 Paralympic Games, more than 184 countries will compete 
     in 22 sports and 549 events;
       Whereas, at the 2024 Olympic Games, Team USA will compete 
     in 44 sports disciplines and 253 contested events;
       Whereas the United States plans to send 592 athletes to 
     participate in the 2024 Olympic Games, including 314 women;
       Whereas the United States has already qualified 138 
     athletes to participate in the 2024 Paralympic Games, with 
     many more expected to qualify;
       Whereas the people of the United States stand united in 
     respect, admiration, and pride for the athletes of Team USA 
     and their athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, grace 
     under pressure, goodwill toward other competitors, and 
     commitment to excellence;
       Whereas the many accomplishments of Team USA would not have 
     been possible without the hard work and dedication of the 
     many sports organizations, administrators, coaches, and 
     family members who have provided critical support to the 
     athletes;
       Whereas the United States maintains a commitment to the 
     safety and security of Team USA;
       Whereas the United States Government is grateful to France 
     for hosting the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games;
       Whereas, upon the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympic and 
     Paralympic Summer Games, the United States will assume the 
     role of host-country of the next Summer Games and stands 
     ready to support the athletes and organizers of the 2028 Los 
     Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games; 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;
       (2) commends the Government of France and the Paris 
     Metropolitan Government for their efforts to commit 
     tremendous resources to provide a safe and secure environment 
     for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games;
       (3) supports the athletes of Team USA in competing at the 
     2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games; and
       (4) commits to ensuring a safe and secure environment for 
     the fans attending and athletes competing in the 2028 Los 
     Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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