[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 781 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 781
Supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024
Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.
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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
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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--
(1) educated young people through amateur athletics;
(2) brought together athletes from many countries in friendly
competition; and
(3) 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
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) 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;
(2) 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;
(3) supports the athletes of Team USA in competing at the
2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games; and
(4) commits to ensuring a safe and secure environment for
the fans attending and athletes competing in the 2028 Los
Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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