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AR SR32
Resolution
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mark Johnson
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AI Summary
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Recognizes Julia Gaffney, an American Paralympic swimmer born in Russia and raised in Mayflower, Arkansas, for earning two bronze medals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
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Gaffney was born with both legs amputated (right leg above the knee, left leg below the knee) and began competing in Para swimming in 2015
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Won bronze medals in the Women's 100-meter backstroke and Women's 400-meter freestyle at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, competing in five total events
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Previous achievements include five silver medals and one bronze medal at the 2017 World Para Swimming Championships in Mexico City, and a gold medal in the Women's 200-meter individual medley at the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships in London
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Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Julia Gaffney upon adoption
Legislative Description
To Recognize Julia Gaffney For Earning Two (2) Bronze Medals In Swimming At The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Last Action
Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021