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HR4631 • 2026

Special Olympics Washington

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics Washington.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Abbarno, Representative Parshley, Representative Doglio, Representative Taylor, Representative Schmick, Representative Leavitt, Representative Scott, Representative Timmons, Representative Bronoske, Representative Callan, Representative Thomas, Representative Pollet, Representative Thai, Representative Paul, Representative Ryu, Representative Nance, Representative Richards, Representative Walen, Representative Schmidt, Representative Burnett, Representative Steele, Representative Stuebe, Representative Dent, Representative Jacobsen, Representative Zahn, Representative Mendoza, Representative Barnard, Representative Kloba
Last action
2025-03-25
Official status
H Adopted
Effective date
Not listed

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Special Olympics Washington

Special Olympics Washington

What This Bill Does

  • Special Olympics Washington

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Bill History

  1. 2025-03-25 House

    Adopted.

Official Summary Text

Special Olympics Washington

Current Bill Text

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WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the world's largest sports 1
organization for children and adults with intellectual and 2
developmental disabilities, providing year-round training and 3
activities to more than 4,200,000 athletes and unified partners in 4
the United States and 207 other countries and jurisdictions; and5
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating 6
a new world of inclusion and community, where every person is 7
accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability; and 8
WHEREAS, Special Olympics Washington has been bringing this 9
mission to life at the local level in communities across the state 10
since 1975 and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in June 2025; and11
WHEREAS, Special Olympics Washington gives more than 12,000 12
participants with and without intellectual and developmental 13
disabilities the opportunity to shine and discover empowerment and 14
joy through sports; and 15
WHEREAS, Special Olympics Washington is a lifeline for many who 16
have been historically left on the sidelines, transforming lives, 17
building confidence, and creating communities that stand for 18
inclusion and acceptance; 19
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives 20
celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics Washington and 21
the impact it has had on the lives of thousands of athletes, 22
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4631 , by Representatives Abbarno, Parshley, Doglio,
Taylor, Schmick, Leavitt, Scott, Timmons, Bronoske, Callan, Thomas, Pollet, Thai,
Paul, Ryu, Nance, Richards, Walen, Schmidt, Burnett, Steele, Stuebe, Dent,
Jacobsen, Zahn, Mendoza, Barnard, and Kloba
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volunteers, and the greater community over the course of its half-1
century history; and 2
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the organization continues to build 3
on its legacy as it shapes a future of greater impact and inclusion 4
in its next 50 years, one where ability is never a barrier to 5
opportunity. 6
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I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of8
Resolution 4631 adopted by the House of Representatives9
March 25, 2025 10
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Bernard Dean, Chief Clerk 16
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