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AL SR47
Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes and congratulates the Republic of Korea for hosting the 2018 XXIII Winter Olympic Games (February 9-25, 2018) and XII Winter Paralympic Games (March 9-18, 2018) in PyeongChang
- Notes that PyeongChang was selected as host city on July 6, 2011, and this is the first time Korea has hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 30 years since Seoul in 1988
- States the 2018 games will feature 102 events across 15 sport disciplines with more than 100 gold medals and the greatest number of women's and mixed events in Winter Olympic history
- Acknowledges the 2018 United States Olympic Team will include approximately 240 athletes competing in all 15 disciplines, and the U.S. Paralympic Team will participate in Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Sled Hockey, Snowboarding, and Wheelchair Curling
- Directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies of the resolution to Alabama Korea Education and Economic Partnership, the Federation of Korean Associations in the Southeastern United States, and the Korea National Unification Council, Atlanta Chapter
Legislative Description
Republic of Korea, host of the 2018 XXIII Winter Olympic Games and XII Winter Paralympic Games, recognized
Resolutions, Congratulatory
Last Action
Dial motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote
2/1/2018
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