Bipartisan Senate resolution cheers on Team USA as 28 Coloradans go for gold in Paris
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, along with seven of their colleagues, introduced a bipartisan resolution in the United States Senate in support of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams competing in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. Of the more than 590 athletes who will represent the U.S. in this year’s Olympics, 28 call Colorado home.
“Team USA exemplifies rigorous competition, fair play, and the pursuit of dreams,” the resolution states. “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.”
Colorado Springs is home to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as well as the Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. The resolution is endorsed by the 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,” said USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland.
Text of the resolution available HERE.
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