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Applauds the goals and principles of Special Olympics. Congratulates Idaho as host for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Salutes those that make the Games possible. Expresses support for the Games and the goals of the Special Olympics to enrich the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sports.
[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 380 Introduced in House (IH)]
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 380
Resolution commending Idaho on winning the bid to host the 2009 Special
Olympics World Winter Games.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 7, 2007
Mr. Sali (for himself and Mr. Simpson) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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RESOLUTION
Resolution commending Idaho on winning the bid to host the 2009 Special
Olympics World Winter Games.
Whereas Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization that
promotes personal development through sports training and competition;
Whereas Special Olympics advances the understanding of intellectual disabilities
through participation and fellowship in the Nation and around the World;
Whereas Special Olympics serves more than 2,500,000 individuals with
intellectual disabilities around the globe;
Whereas Special Olympics offers more than 205 programs in over 165 countries;
Whereas Special Olympics offers 30 Olympic-type summer and winter sports to both
children and adults with intellectual disabilities;
Whereas Boise, Idaho won the International bid to host the 2009 Special Olympics
World Winter Games to be held during February 6-13, 2009;
Whereas thousands of athletes are expected to compete in 7 winter sports in the
2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games; and
Whereas the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games will be the largest multi-
sport event ever held in the State of Idaho: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) applauds the goals and principles of Special Olympics;
(2) salutes the athletes, coaches, family members, friends,
and volunteers that make Special Olympics World Winter Games
possible;
(3) congratulates the State of Idaho as the host for the
2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games; and
(4) supports the 2009 Special Olympic World Winter Games
and the goals of the Special Olympics to enrich the lives of
people with intellectual disabilities through sports.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8210-8211)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 380.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text as passed in House: CR H8210-8211)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed in House: CR H8210-8211)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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