Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker I rise today in support of H.R. 5220, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act. On behalf of the more than 2,000 Special Olympians from my district I am so proud to honor the legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who dedicated her life to providing opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I also want to recognize the remarkable talent and dedication these athletes bring to their sports. Earlier this year I was lucky to meet Erin Holloway, a Colorado Special Olympian who visited my office in January. This remarkable young woman has competed in almost every Special Olympic sport over her 30 years in the program, before settling on golf and equestrian as her favorites. In 2005, she became the first Special Olympian inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. She credits the Special Olympics program with giving her confidence in her abilities, teaching her to live independently, and the knowledge that she is a good person. Erin's remarkable story is a testament to the impact this program has had on the lives of thousands of Americans. This is an important program, and I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.”