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






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 31

 Congratulating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for winning Super Bowl XXXVII.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 27, 2003

Mr. Davis of Florida (for himself, Mr. Young of Florida, Mr. Bilirakis, 
Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida, Ms. Harris, and Mr. Putnam) submitted 
   the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Congratulating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for winning Super Bowl XXXVII.

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.
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