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On the recordFebruary 28, 2013
Today I rise to recognize more than 20,000 individuals who represent the Pennsylvania Special Olympics. The Special Olympics is about people helping people. It's a global movement that has flourished due to the commitment and passion of its local volunteers and the determination of its participants and athletes. In March of each year, the Pennsylvania Special Olympics hosts more than 300 athletes and 100 coaches for the State Floor Hockey Tournament. This year's 2-day competition in team and individual skills floor hockey will be held at my alma mater, the Bald Eagle Area High School in Centre County, Pennsylvania, where I will have the opportunity to attend and lend a helping hand on Saturday, March 2. I would like to commend the Pennsylvania Special Olympics for their years of hard work, from expanding an ever-growing volunteer base to providing more opportunity for athletes to develop physical fitness, courage, and the lifelong relationships that are gained as a result of these games. I look forward to sharing these experiences with our local community and wish all of our participants the very best in this week's competitions. ____________________
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania
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Feb 28, 2013

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