[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13397]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THE 2010 SPECIAL OLYMPICS NATIONAL GAMES

  (Mr. FORTENBERRY asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. Speaker, on a happier note, this weekend I had 
the great honor of participating in the 2010 Special Olympics National 
Games opening ceremony in my hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska.
  The pomp and pageantry of the official ceremony appropriately 
welcomed a very enthusiastic and excited audience of more than 3,000 
athletes, 1,000 coaches, and 13,000 fans gathered at the University of 
Nebraska. As I marched in with Nebraska's delegation to the Games, I 
was struck by how inspiring the moment was as the community 
boisterously and loudly gathered to celebrate these very special 
athletes.
  The Special Olympics have grown tremendously both in the number of 
participants but also in the heart of our Nation. The Special Olympics 
oath is, ``Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the 
attempt.''
  Mr. Speaker, to all of these brave and special athletes in Lincoln's 
2010 Special Olympics National Games, I wish to extend a heartfelt 
congratulations.

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