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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. 

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 

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; 


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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 


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many administrators, coaches, and family members who 

provided critical support for the athletes: Now, therefore, 

be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate extends sincere congratula2 tions for the accomplishments and gratitude for the sac3 rifices of the athletes from the State of Nevada and 

4 throughout the United States on the United States Olym5 pic and Paralympic Teams and to everyone who supported 

6 the efforts of those athletes at the 2012 Olympics and 

7 Paralympics. 

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