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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. 

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. SA ́NCHEZ 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 

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. 


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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 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) congratulates Michael Phelps of Baltimore, 

3 Maryland, for his outstanding athletic achievements 

4 during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games, 

5 achievements that set him apart as one of the most 

6 highly decorated and accomplished Olympic athletes 

7 in world history; 

8 (2) recognizes the achievements of Michael 

9 Phelps and all the members of the United States 

10 2008 Olympic swim team; and 


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1 (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent2 atives to transmit a copy of this resolution to Mi3 chael Phelps; Mark Schubert, head coach of the 

4 United States 2008 Olympic swim team; and Bob 

5 Bowman, chief executive officer of the North Balti6 more Aquatic Club and assistant coach of the 

7 United States 2008 Olympic swim team for appro8 priate display. 

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