S.Res. 346 — Introduced in Senate

III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 346 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2014Mrs. Murray (for herself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Congratulating the athletes from the State of Washington and across the United States who are set to participate in the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Whereas the 2014 United States Olympic and Paralympic Team, also known as Team USA, is the largest delegation ever sent to a Winter Olympic Games by the United States; Whereas the 230 members of Team USA represent the diversity of their Nation and will perform, with skill and grace, to the best of their ability; Whereas diversity among national Olympic teams fosters greater understanding and peace among nations by upholding the values of the Olympic movement; Whereas the members of Team USA will represent the spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and fulfill the principles of modern Olympism as outlined in the Olympic Charter as modified by the International Olympic Committee on September 9, 2013; Whereas, on February 11, 2014, women will compete in ski jumping for the first time in Olympic history; Whereas members of Team USA will compete in all 15 disciplines in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games across 7 sports, and in 94 of 98 medal events; Whereas Team USA features 106 returning Olympians, including 13 Olympic gold medalists; Whereas the members of Team USA from the great State of Washington who will proudly represent their Nation are— (1) Erik Bjornsen of Winthrop, Washington, who will compete in cross-country skiing; (2) Sadie Bjornsen of Winthrop, Washington, who will compete in cross-country skiing; (3) J.R. Celski of Federal Way, Washington, who will compete in the 500 meter, 1,000 meter, 1,500 meter, and 5,000 meter relay events in short track speedskating; (4) Patrick Deneen of Cle Elum, Washington, who will compete in the moguls event in freestyle skiing; (5) Brian Gregg of Winthrop, Washington, who will compete in cross-country skiing; (6) Torin Koos of Leavenworth, Washington, who will compete in cross-country skiing; (7) Christian Niccum of Woodinville, Washington, who will compete in luge; and (8) Angeli VanLaanen of Bellingham, Washington, who will compete in the halfpipe event in freestyle skiing; and Whereas all of the athletes of Team USA should be commended and honored for their contributions to sport, our country, and the Olympic movement: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) acknowledges the dedication of the United States Olympic Committee, the national governing bodies of each sport that is an event at the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the administrators, coaches, families, and all others who support the athletes participating in the Olympic and Paralympic Games; and (2) congratulates the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and wishes them success at the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia.