Cliff Stearns: “I want to call the Members' attention to an upcoming event, the United States Olympic Committee's fifth Olympic dinner.…”

“I want to call the Members' attention to an upcoming event, the United States Olympic Committee's fifth Olympic dinner. As co-chair of this dinner, I can assure the membership this will be a great event. The President and Vice President usually attend, along with Members of the House and Senate. Dozens and dozens of Olympic athletes, many making their first appearance since performing in Nagano, will be there so that we all can honor them. The day of the dinner, many of the Olympians will visit areas schools as part of the Champions in Life program, as athletes get a firsthand opportunity to instill the values of the Olympic movement in the minds and hearts of young people in this community. The United States is one of the few countries in the world whose government does not support its Olympic athletes financially. Our athletes are supported by the American people, volunteers and contributors. The least we can do is endorse their efforts. Mr. Speaker, the dinner is April 29 and I hope all my colleagues will attend.”