IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1128 
Thanking Vancouver for hosting the world during the 2010 Winter Olympics 
and honoring the athletes from Team USA. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 2, 2010 
Mrs. DAVIS of California (for herself, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana, 
Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. LANCE, Mr. PAUL, Mr. HARE, Mr. COBLE, Mr. 
MOORE of Kansas, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. NYE, Mr. BOREN, Mr. MAR-
SHALL, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. ARCURI, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. 
ELLSWORTH, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. PASTOR of Arizona, Ms. 
GIFFORDS, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. MITCHELL, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. 
BOUSTANY, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. FARR, Ms. 
MCCOLLUM, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. CHU, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. SNY-
DER, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. VAN 
HOLLEN, Mr. MURPHY of New York, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Ms. ZOE 
LOFGREN of California, Mr. OLSON, Mr. JONES, Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. 
HARMAN, Mr. BRADY of Texas, and Mr. ROE of Tennessee) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Thanking Vancouver for hosting the world during the 2010 
Winter Olympics and honoring the athletes from Team USA. 
Whereas the people of Canada opened their hearts and their 
home to the athletes of the world; 
Whereas the Olympics foster healthy competition and inter-
action among nations; 
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Whereas these games were not without moments of tribu-
lation and tragedy but the courage and resolve of the 
athletes to continue was inspirational; 
Whereas the United States won a record 37 medals: 9 gold, 
15 silver, and 13 bronze; 
Whereas the United States won the overall medal count for 
the first time since 1932—the highest medal total by any 
one nation in the history of the Winter Olympics; 
Whereas the United States men’s and women’s silver medal 
hockey teams excited and inspired the games with their 
world class play; 
Whereas Apolo Anton Ohno won his seventh medal to become 
known as the most decorated American Winter Olympian 
of all time; 
Whereas the United States earned medals in Nordic Com-
bined events for the first time in history, took the gold 
in men’s figure skating in an upset competition, and won 
a gold medal in bobsledding for the first time since 1948; 
Whereas United States teams and individual athletes should 
be honored for their contributions to these monumental 
achievements; 
Whereas some athletes must overcome great personal adver-
sity to realize their Olympic dreams; 
Whereas the strong performances by United States Olympic 
athletes inspire children across the Nation to engage in 
physical fitness, work hard, and set high personal goals; 
Whereas the dedication and sacrifice of the families, coaches, 
and communities associated with Olympic athletes should 
also be recognized; 
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Whereas the Olympic torch has been extinguished in Van-
couver, but the flame of camaraderie burns on in the 
hearts and minds of the world community, and will come 
to light once again; and 
Whereas we wish participants in the 2010 Paralympic Winter 
Games success in their athletic endeavors: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates the City of Vancouver, the Team USA, and the 
athletes of the world for an outstanding and inspiring 
2010 Winter Olympics. 
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