SPECIAL OLYMPICS INDIANA YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PRIDE

On 2025-05-01, Representative Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-6) delivered a floor speech titled "SPECIAL OLYMPICS INDIANA YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PRIDE" in the House.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS INDIANA YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PRIDE

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)] [House] [Page H1780] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SPECIAL OLYMPICS INDIANA YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PRIDE (Mr. SHREVE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. SHREVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the hundreds of young Hoosiers who just participated in our annual Special Olympics Indiana Youth Basketball Tournament. Basketball is a beloved tradition in my Hoosier State, and this tournament is amongst the largest in North America. It has been hosted at the University of Indianapolis, just 2 miles from my home, since 2010. This year's event brought together athletes from across our State to compete in five-on-five, three-on-three, and individual basketball skill competitions. Special Olympics Indiana transforms young lives through the power of sports, breaking down barriers while building up kids with intellectual disabilities. It provides 19,000 Hoosier youth an opportunity to fulfill their sporting ambitions, all with the support of 10,000 volunteers and not one red cent of taxpayer money. These special young athletes embody the spirit of perseverance on the court and in their lives. They have bright futures ahead of them, and we are proud. ____________________