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AR HR1045

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/8/2022

Primary Sponsor

David Ray

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2022 Fiscal)

AI Summary

  • Julia Gaffney is an American Paralympic swimmer born in Russia and raised in Mayflower, Arkansas who began competing in Para swimming in 2015
  • Gaffney was born with her right leg amputated above the knee and her left leg amputated below the knee
  • Gaffney won two bronze medals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in the Women's 100-meter backstroke and Women's 400-meter freestyle
  • Prior to Tokyo, Gaffney won 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
  • The House of Representatives recognizes Gaffney's achievement and directs the Chief Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her

Legislative Description

To Recognize Julia Gaffney For Earning Two (2) Bronze Medals In Swimming At The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Last Action

READ AND ADOPTED.

3/8/2022

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