[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15373]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              SPECIAL OLYMPICS CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank a special 
group of people, the millions of participants and volunteers of the 
Special Olympics. Next Sunday, the Special Olympics turns 40 years old, 
and we are extremely grateful for the opportunities they provide to the 
intellectually disabled members of our community.
  The goal of the Special Olympics is simple to express, but monumental 
to achieve: to empower individuals to become physically fit, productive 
and respected members of the community through sports training and 
competition. Not deterred by the challenge of their tasks, the 
organizers of the Special Olympics programs have performed phenomenally 
and made a serious impact in countless lives.
  Ironically, their extraordinary results are likely due to their focus 
on the games, and not the winners. This is apparent from their oath, 
``Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me brave in the attempt,'' a 
message from which we can all learn.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to recognize and congratulate the 
Special Olympics on their 40th anniversary and to wish them continued 
success in their most worthy cause.

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