[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       SPECIAL OLYMPICS INDIANA YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PRIDE

  (Mr. SHREVE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SHREVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the hundreds of 
young Hoosiers who just participated in our annual Special Olympics 
Indiana Youth Basketball Tournament.
  Basketball is a beloved tradition in my Hoosier State, and this 
tournament is amongst the largest in North America. It has been hosted 
at the University of Indianapolis, just 2 miles from my home, since 
2010.
  This year's event brought together athletes from across our State to 
compete in five-on-five, three-on-three, and individual basketball 
skill competitions.
  Special Olympics Indiana transforms young lives through the power of 
sports, breaking down barriers while building up kids with intellectual 
disabilities. It provides 19,000 Hoosier youth an opportunity to 
fulfill their sporting ambitions, all with the support of 10,000 
volunteers and not one red cent of taxpayer money.
  These special young athletes embody the spirit of perseverance on the 
court and in their lives. They have bright futures ahead of them, and 
we are proud.

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