IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1479 
Supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic athletes, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 25, 2010 
Mr. LANCE (for himself, Mr. LEE of New York, Mr. MARKEY of Massachu-
setts, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. 
DELAHUNT, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. REICHERT, and Mr. BOOZMAN) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak-
er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju-
risdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the 
Paralympic athletes, and for other purposes. 
Whereas today there are more than 21 million Americans 
with a physical disability; 
Whereas in the past few years thousands of military per-
sonnel have sustained serious injuries during active duty; 
Whereas research shows that daily physical activity enhances 
self-esteem and peer relationships, and results in in-
creased achievement, better overall health, and a higher 
quality of life; 
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•HRES 1479 IH 
Whereas United States Paralympics, a division of the United 
States Olympic Committee, is dedicated to becoming the 
world leader in the Paralympic sports movement, and 
promoting excellence in the lives of people with physical 
disabilities; 
Whereas since its formation in 2001, United States 
Paralympics has been inspiring Americans to achieve 
their dreams; 
Whereas United States Paralympics makes a difference in the 
lives of thousands of individuals with a physical disability 
every day; 
Whereas United States Paralympic athletes have been com-
peting in the Paralympic Games since 1960; 
Whereas the athletes in the Paralympic Games are the very 
best at their sports, devote countless hours to training, 
and receive support from their families, schools, and com-
munities; 
Whereas the United States Paralympics Team brought home 
a total of 13 medals, including 4 gold medals, from the 
2010 Paralympic Winter games in Vancouver; and 
Whereas the United States Paralympics Team won gold med-
als in Ice Hockey (Ice Sledge Hockey), Women’s Super 
Combined (Sitting), Women’s Downhill (Sitting), and 
Women’s Giant Slalom (Sitting): Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Rep-
resentatives— 
(1) supports the work of the United States 
Paralympics; 
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(2) congratulates all of the United States 
Paralympics Team medal winners from the 2010 
Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver, British Co-
lumbia; 
(3) honors all of the Paralympic athletes for 
their contributions to the games; and 
(4) recognizes the contributions of the athletes’ 
families, schools, and communities to the Paralympic 
Games, and the United States Team. 
Æ 
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