Gillibrand Passes Resolution to Honor Lake Placid

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Gillibrand Passes Resolution to Honor Lake Placid

Today, local Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand passed bipartisan legislation that honors the 75th Anniversary of the 1932 Winter Olympic Games and Lake Placid's distinguished place in Olympic history. Lake Placid hosted the Olympic Games in 1932 and 1980, and remains the only location in North America to have hosted the Winter Olympic Games more than once. H. Res. 521 passed on the floor of the House of Representatives unanimously.

"I am honored to pass this resolution that celebrates Lake Placid's prominent place in Olympic history. The 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games continue to be a source of pride and heritage for all Upstate New Yorkers and Americans," said Congresswoman Gillibrand.

In addition, Gillibrand believes that this resolution will encourage more Americans to visit the North Country and utilize the state of-the-art Olympic facilities in Essex County. Lake Placid is home to one of three U.S. Olympic Committee's national training centers, where athletes train for future Olympic Games.

Gillibrand continued, "Every year, Mayor Jamie Rogers and the Villagers of Lake Placid welcome over 2.2 million visitors from all 50 states and countries all over the world. From the Herb Brooks Arena, where the Miracle on Ice took place, to Whiteface Mountain, one of the top ski resorts in the nation, I encourage all Americans to visit these facilities."

The resolution also encourages the U.S. Olympic Committee to choose Lake Placid to represent the United States in a future bid for the Winter Olympic Games.

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