[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 31 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                      January 29, 2003.
Whereas, on Sunday, January 26, 2003, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated Super 
        Bowl XXXVII, defeating the Oakland Raiders by a score of 48-21;
Whereas the 27-year-old Buccaneers franchise won the National Football League's 
        World Championship in their first-ever Super Bowl appearance;
Whereas coach Jon Gruden, in his first year as head coach of the Buccaneers, led 
        the team to the pinnacle of success;
Whereas the Buccaneers overcame adversity and defeated the Oakland Raiders, a 
        team credited with possessing the number-one ranked offense in the 
        National Football League;
Whereas throughout the season the Buccaneers were led by a number of players, 
        most notably veterans Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks and John Lynch, who 
        banded together to form the number-one ranked defense in the National 
        Football League;
Whereas owner Malcolm Glazer's unwavering dedication to bringing together the 
        most talented coaches and players has resulted in the achievement of the 
        most sought-after honor in professional football: the Vince Lombardi 
        trophy;
Whereas the Buccaneers are an integral part of the Tampa Bay community;
Whereas the entire Tampa Bay community is proud of the Buccaneers and their 
        extraordinary season and tremendous accomplishment;
Whereas this championship is especially satisfying to the dedicated Buccaneers 
        fans who have loyally supported the team since their inception in 1976; 
        a very long journey that has culminated in a Super Bowl victory and the 
        recognition that the Buccaneers are the best football team in the world: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates the World Champion 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their victory in Super Bowl XXXVII.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.