HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4631
HR 4631
By Representative Abbarno
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing year-round training and activities to more than 4,200,000 athletes and unified partners in the United States and 207 other countries and jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, where every person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics Washington has been bringing this mission to life at the local level in communities across the state since 1975 and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in June 2025; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics Washington gives more than 12,000 participants with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to shine and discover empowerment and joy through sports; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics Washington is a lifeline for many who have been historically left on the sidelines, transforming lives, building confidence, and creating communities that stand for inclusion and acceptance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics Washington and the impact it has had on the lives of thousands of athletes, volunteers, and the greater community over the course of its half-century history; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the organization continues to build on its legacy as it shapes a future of greater impact and inclusion in its next 50 years, one where ability is never a barrier to opportunity.