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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1418 Introduced in House (IH)]

110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1418

 Congratulating Michael Phelps, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics champion 
swimmer, on winning 8 gold medals in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and 
 becoming one of the most highly decorated athletes in Olympic history.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 8, 2008

Mr. Sarbanes (for himself, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Gilchrest, Mr. Cummings, Mr. 
Van Hollen, Mr. Ruppersberger, Mr. Bartlett of Maryland, Ms. Edwards of 
Maryland, Ms. Norton, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Towns, Mrs. Maloney of 
   New York, Ms. McCollum of Minnesota, Ms. Watson, Mr. Yarmuth, Mr. 
Holden, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Burton of Indiana, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Poe, Mr. 
  Doyle, Mr. Hodes, Mr. Carson, Mr. Space, Mr. Arcuri, Mr. Cohen, Mr. 
 Hinchey, Mr. Shays, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Farr, Mr. Udall of 
  Colorado, Mr. Dreier, Mr. Hastings of Washington, Mr. Sessions, Mr. 
  Bishop of Utah, Ms. Castor, Mr. Welch of Vermont, Mr. Cardoza, Ms. 
 Sutton, Ms. Matsui, Ms. Clarke, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Bishop of New York, 
 Ms. Linda T. Sanchez of California, Mr. Hare, Mr. Pallone, Mr. Sires, 
   Mr. Wexler, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Sestak, Mr. Patrick J. Murphy of 
   Pennsylvania, and Mr. George Miller of California) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
                         and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Congratulating Michael Phelps, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics champion 
swimmer, on winning 8 gold medals in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and 
 becoming one of the most highly decorated athletes in Olympic history.

Whereas Michael Phelps swam in 17 races over the course of 9 days in the 2008 
        Beijing Summer Olympic Games and surpassed Olympic icon Mark Spitz by 
        becoming the only athlete to win 8 gold medals in a single Olympics;
Whereas Michael Phelps set 7 world records and 8 Olympic records in 8 events in 
        those Olympic Games;
Whereas Michael Phelps is one of the most highly decorated Olympians ever, with 
        14 gold medals and 2 bronze medals over his Olympic career;
Whereas as a member of the United States men's relay swim teams, Michael Phelps 
        helped set world records and win 3 gold medals for the United States 
        2008 Olympic swim team; and
Whereas Michael Phelps epitomized the Olympic spirit by demonstrating 
        patriotism, strength, and humility throughout the 2008 Beijing Summer 
        Olympic Games: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates Michael Phelps of Baltimore, Maryland, 
        for his outstanding athletic achievements during the 2008 
        Beijing Summer Olympic Games, achievements that set him apart 
        as one of the most highly decorated and accomplished Olympic 
        athletes in world history;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of Michael Phelps and all 
        the members of the United States 2008 Olympic swim team; and
            (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to 
        transmit a copy of this resolution to Michael Phelps; Mark 
        Schubert, head coach of the United States 2008 Olympic swim 
        team; and Bob Bowman, chief executive officer of the North 
        Baltimore Aquatic Club and assistant coach of the United States 
        2008 Olympic swim team for appropriate display.
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