[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 15 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 15

    Congratulating the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super Bowl XXXV.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 30, 2001

  Mr. Sarbanes (for himself and Ms. Mikulski) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Congratulating the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super Bowl XXXV.

Whereas in March of 1984, the Baltimore Colts stole away in the dark of night, 
        to become the Indianapolis Colts;
Whereas for eleven long years, the football-crazy fans of Baltimore waited for 
        an NFL franchise;
Whereas the arrival of the Ravens, coupled with the enthusiasm and energy of 
        their fans, has ushered in a new era of unity in the Baltimore 
        community;
Whereas the drive of the Baltimore Ravens' organization to win has embodied the 
        spirit and pride of Baltimore as a city with great football heritage and 
        as a great city on the rise;
Whereas members of the Ravens' team have exemplified confidence, character, 
        perseverance, talent, dedication, and most importantly, a commitment to 
        giving something back to the Baltimore community;
Whereas the Baltimore Ravens' defense goes down in history as one of the NFL's 
        all-time best defensive units;
Whereas in the 2000-2001 NFL season, the Baltimore Ravens compiled a remarkable 
        record of achievements including--
            (1) the American Football Conference title;
            (2) the NFL record for the least number of points allowed in a 
        season (165);
            (3) 4 shutouts;
            (4) the NFL record for the least rushing yards allowed in a 16-game 
        season;
            (5) a Ravens' franchise record of 12 regular season wins;
            (6) the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year Award (Ray Lewis);
            (7) an NFL punt return leader (Jermaine Lewis); and
            (8) a rookie running back who rushed for over 1,300 yards (Jamal 
        Lewis); and
Whereas the Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV, defeating the valiant New York 
        Giants 34 to 7 in a hard-fought battle: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends the unity, loyalty, community spirit, and 
        enthusiasm of the Baltimore Ravens' fans;
            (2) applauds the Baltimore Ravens for their commitment to 
        high standards of character, perseverance, professionalism, 
        excellence, and teamwork;
            (3) praises the Baltimore Ravens' players and organization 
        for their commitment to the Greater Baltimore Community through 
        their many charitable activities;
            (4) congratulates both the Baltimore Ravens and the New 
        York Giants for providing football fans with a hard-fought, but 
        sportsmanlike Super Bowl;
            (5) congratulates the Baltimore Ravens and their fans on a 
        Super Bowl victory and an NFL Championship; and
            (6) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, 
        and support staff who were instrumental in helping the 
        Baltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV on January 28, 2001.
    Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit an enrolled copy 
of this resolution to the Baltimore Ravens' owner, Art Modell, and to 
the Ravens' head coach, Brian Billick.
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