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This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics Washington, highlighting the organization's significant contributions to athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The resolution acknowledges that Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for individuals with disabilities, serving over 4.2 million athletes globally and promoting a mission of inclusion and community acceptance. Specifically, Special Olympics Washington has been active since 1975 and provides opportunities for more than 12,000 participants, helping them discover empowerment and joy through sports. The resolution celebrates the organization's transformative impact on athletes' lives, its role in building confidence, and its commitment to creating inclusive communities. The House of Representatives formally recognizes the organization's half-century of service and encourages its continued work in promoting opportunities for individuals with disabilities, emphasizing that ability should never be a barrier to participation and achievement.

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