On the recordSeptember 28, 2010
I rise in support of House Resolution 1479, a bill supporting the United States Paralympics. A division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, the United States Paralympics organizes elite athletes with physical disabilities to compete internationally in the summer and winter Paralympic Games. House Resolution 1479 was introduced by our colleague, the gentleman from New Jersey, Representative Leonard Lance, on June 25, 2010. It was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which ordered it reported favorably by unanimous consent on July 28, 2010. The measure enjoys the support of over 50 cosponsors. I would like to thank the gentleman from New Jersey for introducing this measure, and I would also like to enter into the Record an exchange of letters between our committee, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, which expresses Chairman Berman's and the Foreign Affairs Committee's support of House Resolution 1479 and waives their jurisdictional interest in this bill. Mr. Speaker, the Olympic Games promote ideals of fair sportsmanship, fair play, physical fitness, and peace through sport. The Paralympics ensures that athletes with physical disabilities can take part in these games, representing our Nation on the world stage.
