[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 697 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                       October 9, 2007.
Whereas on September 30, 2007, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre 
        established a National Football League (NFL) record by throwing his 
        421st touchdown pass;
Whereas in addition to the career touchdown mark, Brett Favre also holds the NFL 
        record for greatest number of wins by a starting quarterback and the NFL 
        record for playing in the most consecutive games as a starting 
        quarterback;
Whereas Brett Favre is the only 3-time winner of the NFL's Most Valuable Player 
        Award;
Whereas Brett Favre's 16 consecutive years of dedicated service with the Green 
        Bay Packers has enhanced the lives of the people of Northeast Wisconsin 
        and exemplified the Wisconsin work ethic;
Whereas Brett Favre's contributions to his community have extended beyond the 
        football field;
Whereas Brett Favre was born in Gulf Port, Mississippi, was raised in Kiln, 
        Mississippi, and attended the University of Southern Mississippi;
Whereas Brett Favre's loyalties to his home State of Mississippi and adopted 
        State of Wisconsin are reflected in his participation in and 
        organization of numerous charitable activities in those States, 
        including the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation, the Special Olympics, the 
        Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America;
Whereas the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation aids disadvantaged children in 
        Wisconsin and Mississippi and has raised more than $1,000,000 for people 
        affected by Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi;
Whereas Brett Favre and his wife, Deanna Favre, co-founded the Deanna Favre Hope 
        Foundation, which provides assistance to women in need affected by 
        breast cancer; and
Whereas Brett Favre has demonstrated that hard work and single-mindedness of 
        purpose can bring success, and epitomizes the words of NFL Hall of Fame 
        Coach Vince Lombardi: ``People who work together will win, whether it be 
        against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society.'': 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre for 
        establishing a National Football League record for most career touchdown 
        passes;
            (2) recognizes Brett Favre for his outstanding community service in 
        Wisconsin and Mississippi and his 16 consecutive years of dedicated 
        service with the Green Bay Packers, a community-owned organization; and
            (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a 
        copy of this resolution to Brett Favre, to the Green Bay Packers 
        organization, and to the Commissioner of the National Football League.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.