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This concurrent resolution proclaims March 24, 2025, as Special Olympics Day in California, formally recognizing the significant contributions and impact of Special Olympics California. The resolution highlights the organization's history, which began in the 1950s and 1960s when Eunice Kennedy Shriver worked to challenge negative perceptions of people with intellectual disabilities, and now supports over 4 million athletes worldwide. The resolution emphasizes Special Olympics California's comprehensive services, including year-round sports training for over 50,000 people with intellectual disabilities, free health screenings, and Unified Champion Schools programs that promote inclusion and friendship between students with and without disabilities. By officially designating a Special Olympics Day, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the abilities of people with intellectual disabilities, celebrate their achievements, and acknowledge the organization's critical work in providing sports, health, and educational opportunities. The resolution also instructs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution appropriately.

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