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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 781
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 30, 2024
Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Hickenlooper, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Romney, Mr. Padilla, and Ms. Butler) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.
Whereas, for more than 100 years, the Olympic and Paralympic Movements have—
educated young people through amateur athletics;
brought together athletes from many countries in friendly competition; and
forged new relationships among athletes bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair play;
Whereas the 2024 Olympic Games will take place in Paris, France from July 26, 2024, to August 11, 2024, and the 2024 Paralympic Games will take place in Paris, France from August 28, 2024, to September 8, 2024;
Whereas the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams (referred to in this preamble as Team USA
) have won 2,037 gold medals, 1,736 silver medals, and 1,615 bronze medals, totaling 5,388 medals, during the past Summer and Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games;
Whereas, at the 2024 Olympic Games, 206 countries will compete in more than 32 sports and 329 events, and at the 2024 Paralympic Games, more than 184 countries will compete in 22 sports and 549 events;
Whereas, at the 2024 Olympic Games, Team USA will compete in 44 sports disciplines and 253 contested events;
Whereas the United States plans to send 592 athletes to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games, including 314 women;
Whereas the United States has already qualified 138 athletes to participate in the 2024 Paralympic Games, with many more expected to qualify;
Whereas the people of the United States stand united in respect, admiration, and pride for the athletes of Team USA and their athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, grace under pressure, goodwill toward other competitors, and commitment to excellence;
Whereas the many accomplishments of Team USA would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the many sports organizations, administrators, coaches, and family members who have provided critical support to the athletes;
Whereas the United States maintains a commitment to the safety and security of Team USA;
Whereas the United States Government is grateful to France for hosting the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games;
Whereas, upon the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games, the United States will assume the role of host-country of the next Summer Games and stands ready to support the athletes and organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games; and
Whereas Team USA exemplifies rigorous competition, fair play, and the pursuit of dreams: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
applauds the athletes and coaches of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams (referred to in this resolution as Team USA
) and the families who support them;
commends the Government of France and the Paris Metropolitan Government for their efforts to commit tremendous resources to provide a safe and secure environment for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games;
supports the athletes of Team USA in competing at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games; and
commits to ensuring a safe and secure environment for the fans attending and athletes competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.