Rachel Gary, 2014 Special Olympics
To the editor:
On behalf of the athletes representing 23 softball teams from 18 International and US Special Olympics Programs, we express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Mercer County Parks Commission for its extraordinary support as host to the 2013 Special Olympics North America Softball Invitational this past weekend.
The effort of the County Park Staff and participation of the County Leadership demonstrates a precedent-setting commitment that will offer athletes the most extraordinary experience next summer at the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games. County Executive Brian Hughes and Executive Director of the Parks Commission Kevin Bannon, along with their staff, offered every resource possible to ensure a first class experience for everyone in attendance.
More than 345 athletes and Unified partners, 90 coaches, 225 volunteers and thousands of family members and spectators attended this event, which is being held in advance of the 2014 USA Games. Mercer County Park’s facilities are exceptional and its resources are superior to any venue utilized for any prior Special Olympics USA Games. We are looking forward to an amazing event next year.
On behalf of the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games Organizing Committee…thank you!
Rachel Gary
Director of Communications
2014 Special Olympics USA Games
Lawrenceville
