HJR 16-1015 Summary

• Officially recognizes and honors the United States Olympic Training Center headquartered in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Olympic Committee, and athletes representing Colorado and the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

• Acknowledges the Training Center's flagship status as home to the U.S. Olympic Committee since 1978, located on a 35-acre complex featuring world-class facilities for 12 sports and housing over 500 coaches and athletes at a time.

• Recognizes a 2009 economic development agreement between USOC and Colorado Springs worth $42.3 million over 30 years for facility improvements and expansion of National Governing Bodies.

• Highlights notable Olympic athletes who trained at the facility, including Michael Phelps (22 medals), Katie Ledecky, Ryan Lochte (11 medals), and others across swimming, gymnastics, boxing, and other sports.

• Celebrates Colorado's role hosting major sporting events, including the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, 2015 USA Pro Challenge cycling race, and other national competitions that generated significant economic impact.