Washington, D.C. – Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA) joined a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution expressing support for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams competing in the summer games.
The Senators’ resolution states, “For more than 100 years, the Olympic and Paralympic Movements have educated young people through amateur athletics; brought together athletes from many countries in friendly competition; and forged new relationships among athletes bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair play… The people of the United States stand united in respect, admiration, and pride for the athletes of Team USA and their athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, grace under pressure, goodwill toward other competitors, and commitment to excellence.”
This resolution is endorsed by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
“On behalf of Team USA and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, we sincerely thank Senators Blackburn, Hickenlooper, Klobuchar, and Lankford for introducing this resolution. The support of the U.S. Senate as our team heads to Paris means the world to our dedicated athletes and coaches. We also appreciate the Senate’s commitment to partnering with us as we prepare for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. We wholeheartedly support this resolution and eagerly anticipate its swift passage.” – USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland
In addition to Senators Laphonza Butler and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), this resolution is co-sponsored by Senators John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Michael Bennett (D-Colo.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.).
Full text of resolution is available HERE.
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