[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 20333]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING MICHAEL PHELPS ON WINNING EIGHT GOLD MEDALS IN THE 2008 
                            BEIJING OLYMPICS

  Ms. SUTTON. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee 
on Oversight and Government Reform be discharged from further 
consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1418) congratulating Michael 
Phelps, 2008 Beijing summer Olympic champion swimmer, on winning eight 
gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and becoming one of the most 
decorated athletes in Olympic history, and ask for its immediate 
consideration in the House.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from Ohio?
  There was no objection.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1418

       Whereas Michael Phelps swam in 17 races over the course of 
     9 days in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games and surpassed 
     Olympic icon Mark Spitz by becoming the only athlete to win 8 
     gold medals in a single Olympics;
       Whereas Michael Phelps set 7 world records and 8 Olympic 
     records in 8 events in those Olympic Games;
       Whereas Michael Phelps is one of the most highly decorated 
     Olympians ever, with 14 gold medals and 2 bronze medals over 
     his Olympic career;
       Whereas as a member of the United States men's relay swim 
     teams, Michael Phelps helped set world records and win 3 gold 
     medals for the United States 2008 Olympic swim team; and
       Whereas Michael Phelps epitomized the Olympic spirit by 
     demonstrating patriotism, strength, and humility throughout 
     the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
       (1) congratulates Michael Phelps of Baltimore, Maryland, 
     for his outstanding athletic achievements during the 2008 
     Beijing Summer Olympic Games, achievements that set him apart 
     as one of the most highly decorated and accomplished Olympic 
     athletes in world history;
       (2) recognizes the achievements of Michael Phelps and all 
     the members of the United States 2008 Olympic swim team; and
       (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to 
     transmit a copy of this resolution to Michael Phelps; Mark 
     Schubert, head coach of the United States 2008 Olympic swim 
     team; and Bob Bowman, chief executive officer of the North 
     Baltimore Aquatic Club and assistant coach of the United 
     States 2008 Olympic swim team for appropriate display.
  The resolution was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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