A resolution celebrating the 2014 Arctic Winter Games, in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Bill: 113-sres-387
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2014-03-13
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Alaska

Arctic and polar regions

Athletes

Congressional tributes

Cultural exchanges and relations
Latest action: action_date: 2014-03-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Summaries:
action_date: 2014-03-13
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Congratulates the dedicated athletes, coaches, volunteers, leaders, and staff who contribute to the mission and success of the 2014 Arctic Winter Games.</p> <p>Welcomes the return of the Games to Fairbanks, Alaska, for the first time since 1988. </p> <p>Celebrates the continuing friendly competition among northern circumpolar countries and the great cultural exchange that keeps northern traditions alive.</p> <ul> </ul>

action_date: 2014-03-26
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Congratulates the dedicated athletes, coaches, volunteers, leaders, and staff who contribute to the mission and success of the 2014 Arctic Winter Games.</p> <p>Welcomes the return of the Games to Fairbanks, Alaska, for the first time since 1988. </p> <p>Celebrates the continuing friendly competition among northern circumpolar countries and the great cultural exchange that keeps northern traditions alive.</p> <ul> </ul>

tv_txt: III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 387 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 13, 2014 Ms. Murkowski (for herself and Mr. Begich ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Celebrating the 2014 Arctic Winter Games, in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Whereas the Arctic Winter Games, held every 2 years, is a premier sporting and cultural event and a true celebration of athletic competition, friendship, and cooperation among individuals living in the Arctic; Whereas the Arctic Winter Games, as envisioned over 40 years ago by Alaska Governor Wally Hickel and commissioners from the Northwest Territories and Yukon, continues to promote the core values of its creation: athletic competition, cultural exhibition, and social interchange; Whereas the Fairbanks North Star Borough has a uniquely qualified community to welcome the vast cultural benefits that accompany serving as the host of the 2014 Arctic Winter Games; Whereas the 2014 Arctic Winter Games welcomes more than 1,400 athletes from 9 contingents, representing nations that include the United States, Canada, Greenland, and Russia; Whereas the State of Alaska is proud to contribute to the Arctic Winter Games 287 Alaskan athletes, ages 13 to 24; and Whereas the 2014 Arctic Winter Games marks the fifth Arctic Winter Games hosted in Alaska since the first competition in 1970: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the dedicated athletes, coaches, volunteers, leaders, and staff who contribute to the mission and success of the 2014 Arctic Winter Games; (2) welcomes the return of the Arctic Winter Games to Fairbanks, Alaska, for the first time since 1988; and (3) celebrates the continuing friendly competition among northern circumpolar countries and the great cultural exchange that keeps northern traditions alive.

tv_txt: III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 387 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 13, 2014 Ms. Murkowski (for herself and Mr. Begich ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation March 26, 2014 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating the 2014 Arctic Winter Games, in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Whereas the Arctic Winter Games, held every 2 years, is a premier sporting and cultural event and a true celebration of athletic competition, friendship, and cooperation among individuals living in the Arctic; Whereas the Arctic Winter Games, as envisioned over 40 years ago by Alaska Governor Wally Hickel and commissioners from the Northwest Territories and Yukon, continues to promote the core values of its creation: athletic competition, cultural exhibition, and social interchange; Whereas the Fairbanks North Star Borough has a uniquely qualified community to welcome the vast cultural benefits that accompany serving as the host of the 2014 Arctic Winter Games; Whereas the 2014 Arctic Winter Games welcomes more than 1,400 athletes from 9 contingents, representing nations that include the United States, Canada, Greenland, and Russia; Whereas the State of Alaska is proud to contribute to the Arctic Winter Games 287 Alaskan athletes, ages 13 to 24; and Whereas the 2014 Arctic Winter Games marks the fifth Arctic Winter Games hosted in Alaska since the first competition in 1970: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the dedicated athletes, coaches, volunteers, leaders, and staff who contribute to the mission and success of the 2014 Arctic Winter Games; (2) welcomes the return of the Arctic Winter Games to Fairbanks, Alaska, for the first time since 1988; and (3) celebrates the continuing friendly competition among northern circumpolar countries and the great cultural exchange that keeps northern traditions alive.