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Klamath County honors Special Olympian Olivia Jean Burrito for national medals
Summary
The board recognized Olivia Jean Burrito for representing Oregon at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis; she won gold in the 4x25-yard freestyle relay and 25-yard freestyle and a bronze in the 25-yard backstroke and displayed her medals to the board.
The Klamath County Board of Commissioners recognized Olivia Jean Burrito, a Klamath County resident and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee member, for competing at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis (June 23–26). Chair told the meeting that "Olivia was chosen to represent the state of Oregon" and detailed her results: gold medals in the 4-by-25-yard freestyle relay and the 25-yard freestyle, and a bronze medal in the 25-yard backstroke.
Olivia showed her medals and described an experience at the games, recounting the trading-pin event: "I almost got all 50. I'm missing mainly Hawaii." Commissioners and staff congratulated her and encouraged community recognition; one commissioner said, "That's an amazing feat. Our county couldn't be more proud of you."
The board presented Olivia with commemorative county apparel and thanked her for serving as an ambassador for the community. The recognition included an invitation for photos and brief remarks; there was no action required or fiscal impact associated with the recognition.
