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[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 558 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 558

Congratulating the athletes from the State of Nevada and throughout the 
United States who participated in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games 
     as members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 13, 2012

Mr. Reid submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
           Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Congratulating the athletes from the State of Nevada and throughout the 
United States who participated in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games 
     as members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams.

Whereas the 2012 Olympic Games were held in London, England from July 27, 2012, 
        to August 12, 2012, and the 2012 Paralympic Games were held in London, 
        England from August 29, 2012, to September 9, 2012;
Whereas 532 Olympians and 227 Paralympians competed on behalf of Team USA in 
        London, England;
Whereas the great State of Nevada contributed 4 athletes to the United States 
        Olympic Team and 1 athlete to the United States Paralympic Team;
Whereas the Olympians and Paralympian from the State of Nevada proudly 
        represented the United States in competition and displayed an admirable 
        dedication to the spirit of the Olympic Games;
Whereas Amanda Bingson of Las Vegas, Nevada, competed in the Olympic Women's 
        Hammer Throw event;
Whereas Jacob Dalton of Reno, Nevada, competed in the Olympic Men's Gymnastics 
        Floor Exercise and Men's Team events;
Whereas Connor Fields of Las Vegas, Nevada, competed in the Olympic Men's BMX 
        event;
Whereas Michael Hunter II of Las Vegas, Nevada, competed in the Olympic Men's 
        Heavyweight Boxing event;
Whereas Cortney Jordan of Henderson, Nevada, competed in the Paralympic Women's 
        400m Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke, 100m Backstroke, 200m Individual 
        Medley, 50m Freestyle, and 100m Freestyle events;
Whereas Ms. Jordan won silver medals in the 400m Freestyle, 50m Freestyle, and 
        100m Freestyle, and a bronze medal in the 100m Backstroke;
Whereas the citizens of the State of Nevada and the people of the United States 
        stand united in respect and admiration for the Nevadan Olympians and 
        Paralympian, and the athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, and 
        dedication of those athletes to excellence in the 2012 Olympics and 
        Paralympics;
Whereas the many accomplishments of the Nevadan Olympians and Paralympian would 
        not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of many 
        others, including the United States Olympic Committee, the relevant 
        United States National Governing Bodies, and the many administrators, 
        coaches, and family members who provided critical support for the 
        athletes: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate extends sincere congratulations for the 
accomplishments and gratitude for the sacrifices of the athletes from 
the State of Nevada and throughout the United States on the United 
States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and to everyone who supported the 
efforts of those athletes at the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
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