[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Pages 16342-16343]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   NATIONAL VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES

 Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, this week Wisconsin is honored to 
host more than 600 veterans and athletes for the National Veterans 
Wheelchair Games in Milwaukee. At the largest annual wheelchair sports 
event in the world, hundreds of veterans who made tremendous sacrifices 
for our Nation will demonstrate not only their remarkable athletic 
abilities but also their unmatched courage and determination in the 
face of adversity.
  World-class wheelchair athletes and newly disabled veterans will join 
together in Milwaukee for 17 competitive events and 2 exhibition 
events. The National Veterans Wheelchair Games is a great sporting 
event, and it is also a chance for athletes to develop lasting 
friendships with other veterans who

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have faced and overcome similar obstacles.
  I thank the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee and 
the Wisconsin Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America for hosting 
the games, as well as the VA officials and volunteers who helped to 
make these games a reality. More than 3400 Wisconsinites are showing 
their support by volunteering during the games.
  I encourage these athletes and their families to explore their unique 
and dynamic host city. I hope everyone has the opportunity to 
experience Milwaukee's wonderful lakefront and sample the outstanding 
food and drink that Milwaukee is known for.
  I know Milwaukee will give a warm welcome to all the competitors and 
visitors who have come to the city for this week's games. Their 
competitive spirit and the incredible sacrifices they have made bravely 
serving our Nation are an inspiration to us all. I hope everyone enjoys 
what is sure to be an exciting and memorable week.

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