IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 761
Congratulating Lance Armstrong on his record-setting victory in the 2004 
Tour de France. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 9, 2004
Mr. DOGGETT (for himself, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. BLUMENAUER, 
Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. FROST, Mr. CARTER, Mr. SMITH of 
Texas, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. LAMPSON, Mrs. BONO, 
Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. SANDLIN, Ms. MCCARTHY of 
Missouri, Mr. TURNER of Texas, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. 
FARR, Mr. BASS, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. HONDA, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of 
Texas, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. LEE, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. UDALL of 
New Mexico, Mr. COOPER, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. CAPUANO, 
Mr. REYES, and Ms. BERKLEY) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Lance Armstrong on his record-setting 
victory in the 2004 Tour de France.
Whereas Lance Armstrong has proven himself to be the pre-
mier cyclist in the world with his most recent Tour de 
France victory; 
Whereas Lance Armstrong’s victory on July 25, 2004 makes 
him the only cyclist in history to win the Tour de France 
6 times;
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Whereas Lance Armstrong displayed incredible perseverance, 
determination, and leadership on a course that included 
the mountainous terrain of the Pyrenees and the Alps, 
cobblestones, crashes among competitors, and inclement 
French weather on his way to winning his 6th Tour de 
France; 
Whereas 
in 
1997, 
Lance 
Armstrong 
defeated 
choriocarcinoma, an aggressive form of testicular cancer 
that had spread throughout his abdomen, lungs, and 
brain, and after treatment has remained cancer-free for 
the past 7 years; 
Whereas Lance Armstrong is the first cancer survivor to win 
the Tour de France; 
Whereas Lance Armstrong’s courage and resolution to over-
come cancer have made him a role model to cancer pa-
tients and their families around the world, and his efforts 
through the Lance Armstrong Foundation have helped to 
advance cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment, and 
after-treatment services; 
Whereas Lance Armstrong is the world’s most recognizable 
face of cycling, which is not only a sport, but a healthy 
fitness activity, a pollution-free transportation alter-
native, and a metaphor for life; 
Whereas Lance Armstrong continues to represent his home-
town of Austin, his home state of Texas, and the United 
States with unparalleled distinction; 
Whereas Lance Armstrong serves as an inspiration to chil-
dren and adults throughout the world, teaching people 
that they can overcome incredible odds and achieve their 
loftiest goals through hard work, determination, and be-
lief in themselves; and
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Whereas Lance Armstrong’s accomplishments as an athlete, 
teammate, cancer survivor, and advocate have made him 
an inspiration to millions of people around the world: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates Lance Armstrong on his his-
toric victory in the 2004 Tour de France; 
(2) commends the unwavering commitment to 
cancer awareness and survivorship demonstrated by 
Lance Armstrong; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution 
to Lance Armstrong.
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