H. RES. 380
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
July 23, 2007
RESOLUTION
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
That the House of Representatives—
applauds the goals and principles of Special Olympics;
salutes the athletes, coaches, family members, friends, and volunteers that make Special Olympics World Winter Games possible;
congratulates the State of Idaho as the host for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games; and
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.
Clerk.