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                                    THIRD READING


          Bill No:  SR 38
          Author:   Mitchell (D)
          Introduced:7/6/15  
          Vote:     Majority  

           SUBJECT:   2015 Special Olympics World Games


          SOURCE:    Author


          DIGEST:  This resolution recognizes the honor and privilege for  
          the State of California to host the 2015 Special Olympics World  
          Games, and welcomes and embraces all athletes participating in  
          the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.


          ANALYSIS:  This resolution makes the following legislative  
          findings:


          1)The Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization that serves  
            over 4.4 million athletes around the world every year.


          2)The City of Los Angeles will serve as host to the 2015 Special  
            Olympics World Games from July 25, 2015, through August 2,  
            2015.  The City of Los Angeles will welcome more than 7,000  
            Special Olympics athletes from 170 nations to compete in 25  
            Olympic-type sports.


          3)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,"  








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            throughout the state of California to spread the message of  
            Special Olympics.


          4)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.  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.


          5)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.




          This resolution:




          1)Recognizes the honor and privilege for the State of California  
            to host the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.




          2)Welcomes and embraces all athletes participating in the 2015  
            Special Olympics World Games.




          3)Encourages state agencies and departments to provide any  
            necessary assistance and support to ensure the safety and  
            success of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.


          FISCAL EFFECT:   Appropriation:    No          Fiscal  








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          Com.:NoLocal:    No


          SUPPORT:   (Verified7/8/15)


          None received


          OPPOSITION:   (Verified7/8/15)


          None received

          Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
          7/8/15 15:08:03
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