Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson will attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games. 

The Ceremony will be held at 2 pm MST at the Idaho Center in Nampa, Idaho.

“Athletes, welcome to our home and thank you for touching our hearts. Idahoans are providing a first-class venue for these events and we are all lucky to have this happening in our home state,” said Simpson. “Everyone who has been part of creating this international event should be proud, including organizers, donors, and volunteers - thank you for all of your efforts. Let the games begin!”