BILL NUMBER: SR 38	ENROLLED
	BILL TEXT

	ADOPTED IN SENATE  JULY 9, 2015
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY  JULY 6, 2015

INTRODUCED BY   Senator Mitchell

                        JULY 6, 2015

   Relative to the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
             HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST



   WHEREAS, The Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization that
serves over 4.4 million athletes around the world every year; and
   WHEREAS, The City of Los Angeles will serve as host to the 2015
Special Olympics World Games from July 25, 2015, through August 2,
2015; and
   WHEREAS, The City of Los Angeles will welcome more than 7,000
Special Olympics athletes from 170 nations to compete in 25
Olympic-type sports; and
   WHEREAS, Leading up to the Opening Ceremony, an international team
of approximately 140 law enforcement runners and Special Olympics
athletes will carry a torch, known as the "Flame of Hope," throughout
the State of California to spread the message of Special Olympics;
and
   WHEREAS, The Flame of Hope's journey will begin at the State
Capitol in Sacramento and will end at the Los Angeles Memorial
Coliseum in Los Angeles 13 days later; and
   WHEREAS, The Flame of Hope will pass through scores of cities,
towns, and communities throughout California to promote and celebrate
the Special Olympics' important message of acceptance and inclusion
worldwide; and
   WHEREAS, The 2015 Special Olympics World Games unites the world
through sports in a celebration of the abilities and accomplishments
of people with intellectual and physical disabilities; now,
therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate
recognizes the honor and privilege for the State of California to
host the 2015 Special Olympics World Games; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Senate welcomes and embraces all athletes
participating in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games; and be it
further
   Resolved, That California state agencies and departments are
hereby encouraged to provide any necessary assistance and support to
ensure the safety and success of the 2015 Special Olympics World
Games; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this
resolution to the Governor, and to the author for appropriate
distribution throughout the state.