[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 202 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 202

 Congratulating the New England Patriots for winning Super Bowl XXXVI.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            February 4, 2002

   Mr. Kennedy (for himself, Mr. Kerry, and Mr. Reed) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Congratulating the New England Patriots for winning Super Bowl XXXVI.

Whereas, yesterday, the New England Patriots pulled off a thrilling 20-17 
        victory over the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI;
Whereas the victory is the first world championship for the Patriots, and it 
        could not have come at a more poignant time for our country;
Whereas at a time when our entire country is banding together, the Patriots set 
        a wonderful example of self-sacrifice and unity, showing us all what is 
        possible when we work together, believe in each other, and collaborate 
        for the greater good;
Whereas coach Bill Belichick stressed teamwork, saying that only by working 
        together could the Patriots overcome their opponent, the best team in 
        the NFL's regular season, the St. Louis Rams;
Whereas the team was led by Tom Brady, Ty Law, Tedy Bruschi, Mike Vrabel, and 
        Troy Brown, but played together to forge a victory for the whole team;
Whereas the Patriots showed their true spirit, using running back Kevin Faulk, 
        receiver Troy Brown, and intelligent play from Brady to drive from 
        inside their own 20 yard line to give kicker Adam Vinatieri the chance 
        to win the game with only 7 seconds left on the clock;
Whereas the Patriots won the game as the clock expired;
Whereas all of us in Massachusetts, and indeed all who live in New England, are 
        proud of the Patriots and their extraordinary season;
Whereas eight years ago Bob Kraft bought the Patriots, and today he brings the 
        Lombardi trophy home to fans who have been waiting for 42 years; and
Whereas in Massachusetts, April 15 is Patriot's Day--a day when we celebrate the 
        brave men and women who fought for our nation's independence--but, for 
        generations of New England sports fans, yesterday will always be our 
        Patriot's Day: Now, therefore be it
    Resolved, That the Senate commends the World Champion New England 
Patriots for their extraordinary victory in Super Bowl XXXVI.
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