[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12398]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  SENATE RESOLUTION 531--COMMEMORATING THE SUCCESS OF TEAM USA IN THE 
 PAST 25 OLYMPIC GAMES AND SUPPORTING TEAM USA IN THE 2012 OLYMPIC AND 
                            PARALYMPIC GAMES

  Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Isakson, Mr. 
Durbin, and Mr. Merkley) submitted the following resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 531

       Whereas, for over 100 years, the Olympic Movement has built 
     a more peaceful and better world by educating young people 
     through amateur athletics, bringing together athletes from 
     many countries in friendly competition, and forging new 
     relationships bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair play;
       Whereas the 2012 Olympic Games will take place in London, 
     England from July 27, 2012 to August 12, 2012, and the 2012 
     Paralympic Games will take place from August 29, 2012 to 
     September 9, 2012;
       Whereas, at the 2012 Olympic Games, over 200 nations will 
     compete in over 300 events, and Team USA will compete in 246 
     events;
       Whereas, at the 2012 Olympic Games, over 200 nations will 
     compete in 39 disciplines, and Team USA will compete in 38 of 
     those disciplines;
       Whereas 529 Olympians and over 245 Paralympians will 
     compete on behalf of Team USA in London, England;
       Whereas Team USA has won 934 gold medals, 730 silver 
     medals, and 643 bronze medals, totaling 2,307 medals over the 
     past 25 Olympic Games;
       Whereas the people of the United States stand united in 
     respect and admiration for the members of the United States 
     Olympic and Paralympic teams, and the athletic 
     accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication to excellence 
     of the teams;
       Whereas the many accomplishments of the United States 
     Olympic and Paralympic teams would not have been possible 
     without the hard work and dedication of many others, 
     including the United States Olympic Committee and the many 
     administrators, coaches, and family members who provided 
     critical support to the athletes;
       Whereas the Nation takes great pride in the qualities of 
     commitment to excellence, grace under pressure, and good will 
     toward other competitors exhibited by the athletes of Team 
     USA; and
       Whereas the Olympic Movement celebrates competition, fair 
     play, and the pursuit of dreams: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) applauds all of the athletes and coaches of Team USA 
     and their families who support them;
       (2) supports the athletes of Team USA in their endeavors at 
     the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games held in London, 
     England;
       (3) thanks all of the members of the United States Olympics 
     Committee for their unwavering support of the athletes of 
     Team USA; and
       (4) supports the goals and ideals of the Olympic Games.

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