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117TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 505 

Commemorating the success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic 

Teams in the past 24 Olympic Winter Games and 12 Paralympic Winter 

Games and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams 

in the 2022 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 

Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. ROMNEY, and Mr. BENNET) submitted the 

following resolution; which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Commemorating the success of the United States Olympic 

and Paralympic Teams in the past 24 Olympic Winter 

Games and 12 Paralympic Winter Games and supporting 

the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in 

the 2022 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter 

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; 


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Whereas at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, 91 nations will 

compete in 109 events across 15 disciplines in 7 sports, 

and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams 

(referred to in this preamble as ‘‘Team USA’’) will compete in all 7 sports; 

Whereas at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, approximately 16 nations will compete in 78 events across 6 disciplines in 2 sports, and Team USA will compete in all 

2 sports; 

Whereas at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, the Team USA 

roster includes 224 athletes with the largest ever female 

contingent for Team USA at an Olympic Winter Games; 

Whereas at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, the Team 

USA roster currently includes 10 athletes, and many 

more athletes are expected to qualify; 

Whereas, during the past 24 Olympic Winter Games, Team 

USA has won 105 gold medals, 112 silver medals, and 

88 bronze medals, totaling 305 medals; 

Whereas, during the past 12 Paralympic Winter Games, 

Team USA has won 111 gold medals, 119 silver medals, 

and 85 bronze medals, totaling 315 medals; 

Whereas the people of the United States stand united in respect and admiration for the members of Team USA and 

the athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication to excellence of Team USA; 

Whereas the many accomplishments of Team USA would not 

have been possible without the hard work and dedication 

of many parties, including the many sports organizations, 

administrators, coaches, and family members who provide 

critical support to the athletes of Team USA; 


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Whereas the United States takes great pride in the athletes 

of Team USA exhibiting a commitment to excellence, 

grace under pressure, and good will toward other competitors; 

Whereas the United States maintains a commitment to the 

safety and security of Team USA; 

Whereas 31 States will be represented on Team USA, with 

the largest contingents coming from California, Minnesota, Colorado, and Utah; and 

Whereas Team USA exemplifies rigorous competition, fair 

play, and the pursuit of dreams: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) applauds the athletes and coaches of the 

3 United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams (re4 ferred to in this resolution as ‘‘Team USA’’) and the 

5 families who support them; and 

6 (2) supports the athletes of Team USA in com7 peting at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the 

8 Paralympic Winter Games. 

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