Title: Commending the heroism and achievements of Team USA at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017.
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
Commends the mission of the Invictus Games and supports their continued growth.
Honors the heroism of all those participating in such games.
Celebrates the accomplishments of Team USA at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 596 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 596

  Commending the heroism and achievements of Team USA at the Invictus 
                          Games Toronto 2017.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 31, 2017

  Mr. Gallego (for himself and Mr. Wenstrup) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and 
in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a 
 period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
                          committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Commending the heroism and achievements of Team USA at the Invictus 
                          Games Toronto 2017.

Whereas the Invictus Games were founded in 2014 as a Paralympic-style, 
        multisport event in which wounded, injured, or sick military personnel 
        and veterans take part in 12 adaptive sport competition categories;
Whereas the Latin word ``invictus'' can be translated as ``unconquered'' or 
        ``undefeated'', and those words perfectly capture the indomitable spirit 
        of America's veterans;
Whereas the Invictus Games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support 
        rehabilitation, and generate a wider understanding of, and respect for, 
        those who bravely serve in uniform;
Whereas the Invictus Games represent an invaluable opportunity for competition, 
        comradery, and achievement for those who have sacrificed for our 
        freedom;
Whereas the Invictus Games serve as a testament to the strength, patriotism, and 
        resilience of all of those who serve our country in uniform;
Whereas the third annual Invictus Games were held in Toronto, Canada, from 
        September 23 to September 30 of 2017;
Whereas 550 wounded, ill, and injured veterans from 17 different countries 
        competed in Toronto's 2017 Games, making them the largest in the history 
        of the event;
Whereas 90 American service men and women proudly represented the United States 
        of America at the 2017 Invictus Games;
Whereas Team USA won over 130 medals, including over 40 gold medals, at the 2017 
        Invictus Games; and
Whereas all the athletes competing in the Invictus Games are worthy of our 
        respect and recognition: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the mission of the Invictus Games and supports 
        their continued growth in the future;
            (2) honors the heroism of all those participating in the 
        Invictus Games; and
            (3) celebrates the accomplishments of Team USA at the 
        Invictus Games Toronto 2017.
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