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H.RES.380 Resolution commending Idaho on winning the bid to host the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

The Special Olympics, a non-profit that promotes personal development for those with disabilities and serving more than $2.5 million world-wide has chosen Idaho to host the 2009 Winter Special Olympics.

The resolution congratulates Idaho.

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Sponsor:  Rep. Bill Sali (ID-1^st)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote July 23, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

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Whereas Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization that promotes personal development through sports training and competition;

Whereas Special Olympics advances the understanding of intellectual disabilities through participation and fellowship in the Nation and around the World;

Whereas Special Olympics serves more than 2,500,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities around the globe;

Whereas Special Olympics offers more than 205 programs in over 165 countries;

Whereas Special Olympics offers 30 Olympic-type summer and winter sports to both children and adults with intellectual disabilities;

Whereas Boise, Idaho won the International bid to host the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games to be held during February 6-13, 2009;

Whereas thousands of athletes are expected to compete in 7 winter sports in the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games; and

Whereas the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games will be the largest multi-sport event ever held in the State of Idaho: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

(1) applauds the goals and principles of Special Olympics;

(2) salutes the athletes, coaches, family members, friends, and volunteers that make Special Olympics World Winter Games possible;

(3) congratulates the State of Idaho as the host for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games; and

(4) supports the 2009 Special Olympic World Winter Games and the goals of the Special Olympics to enrich the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sports.

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