[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 130 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      February 7, 2007.
Whereas on February 4, 2007, in Miami, Florida, the Indianapolis Colts defeated 
        the Chicago Bears by a score of 29 to 17 in Super Bowl XLI to win the 
        National Football League (NFL) Championship;
Whereas this is the first Super Bowl win for the Indianapolis Colts following an 
        overall season record of 16-4 and a regular season record of 12-4;
Whereas the Colts won their fourth American Football Conference (AFC) South 
        Title this year and the AFC championship title with a stunning come-
        from-behind 38-34 victory over the New England Patriots on January 21, 
        2007;
Whereas Tony Dungy, in his fifth season with the Colts, is the first African-
        American head coach to win the Super Bowl and is one of the most 
        respected coaches in the league, cultivating Championship success for 
        the team and boasting 10-plus victories and playoff appearances in his 
        first four seasons with the Colts;
Whereas Colts Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jim Irsay, who assumed ownership 
        of the Colts in 1997, has helped revitalize the Colts franchise along 
        with Colts President Bill Polian whose name is synonymous with pro 
        football success;
Whereas quarterback Peyton Manning, who had 25 completions for 247 yards, was 
        selected as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of Super Bowl XLI; and
Whereas the entire Colts franchise has become a model of professionalism, 
        goodwill, and community service in representing the City of Indianapolis 
        and the State of Indiana and brings pride to Hoosiers and Colts fans 
        everywhere: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives congratulates the National 
Football League champion Indianapolis Colts for winning Super Bowl XLI and for 
bringing the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana their first Lombardi 
Trophy.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.