Whereas, for more than 100 years, the Olympic and Paralympic movements have built a more peaceful and better world by— (1) educating young people through amateur athletics; (2) bringing together athletes from many countries in friendly competition; and (3) forging new relationships among athletes bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair play; Whereas the 2018 Olympic Winter Games will take place in PyeongChang, South Korea, from February 9 to February 25, 2018; Whereas the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games will take place in PyeongChang, South Korea, from March 9 to March 18, 2018; Whereas at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, 90 nations will compete in 7 sports, and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams (referred to in this preamble as Team USA ) will compete in all 7 sports; Whereas at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, approximately 45 nations will compete in 5 sports, and Team USA will compete in all 5 sports; Whereas Team USA has won 96 gold medals, 102 silver medals, and 84 bronze medals, totaling 282 medals, during the past 23 Olympic Winter Games; Whereas Team USA has won 98 gold medals, 104 silver medals, and 77 bronze medals, totaling 279 medals, during the past 11 Paralympic Winter Games; Whereas the people of the United States stand united in respect and admiration for the members of Team USA and the athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication to excellence of Team USA; Whereas the many accomplishments of Team USA would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of many individuals, including— (1) individuals on the United States Olympic Committee; and (2) the many administrators, coaches, and family members who provide critical support to the athletes of Team USA; Whereas the United States takes great pride in the athletes of Team USA exhibiting a commitment to excellence, grace under pressure, and good will toward other competitors; and Whereas the Olympic and Paralympic Movements celebrate competition, fair play, and the pursuit of dreams: Now, therefore, be it