[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 960 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 960

 Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants 
 for winning Super Bowl XLII and completing one of the most remarkable 
            postseason runs in professional sports history.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 6, 2008

Mr. Rothman (for himself, Mr. Holt, Mr. Engel, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Serrano, 
 Mr. Schiff, Mr. Meeks of New York, Mrs. Maloney of New York, Mr. Hall 
  of New York, Mr. Crowley, Mr. Fossella, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Clarke, Ms. 
Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Shays, Mrs. McCarthy of New York, Mr. Pascrell, 
    Mr. Sires, Mr. Weiner, and Mr. Pallone) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants 
 for winning Super Bowl XLII and completing one of the most remarkable 
            postseason runs in professional sports history.

Whereas on February 3, 2008, in Glendale, Arizona, the New York Giants achieved 
        the improbable and upset the previously undefeated New England Patriots 
        by a score of 17 to 14 in Super Bowl XLII to win the National Football 
        League (NFL) Championship;
Whereas during the 2007-2008 post season, the Giants were the epitome of 
        determination, fortitude, and resiliency as they made their way through 
        the playoffs and ultimately triumphed over the previously undefeated New 
        England Patriots, who were favored by 12 points to win the championship 
        game;
Whereas quarterback Elisha Nelson ``Eli'' Manning, who had 19 completions for 
        255 yards and 2 touchdowns, was selected as the Most Valuable Player of 
        Super Bowl XLII;
Whereas the New York Giants' win over the New England Patriots was the most-
        watched Super Bowl ever, with 97,500,000 viewers, making it the second 
        most viewed American broadcast in television history;
Whereas the Giants achieved one of the most remarkable feats in sports history 
        by winning an NFL record-breaking 11 straight road games, granting them 
        the title of ``Road Warriors'', and in the process became only the 
        second team in NFL history to win 3 playoff games and the Super Bowl 
        away from their home field;
Whereas in each round of the playoffs, when none of the experts thought they had 
        a chance to win, the Giants and their loyal, dedicated, and passionate 
        fans believed they could accomplish what others declared impossible;
Whereas Tom Coughlin, in his fourth season as head coach of the Giants, has gone 
        to the playoffs for 3 straight seasons, and this season lead his team, 
        with the help of Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Offensive 
        Coordinator Kevin Gilbride, and the entire Giants coaching staff, to 
        Super Bowl XLII and brought the Vince Lombardi Trophy back to the 
        Meadowlands;
Whereas the New York Giants organization is one of the most successful in NFL 
        history, boasting 15 Hall of Fame players, appearing in 26 postseasons, 
        winning more than 600 games, 16 NFL divisional championships, and 7 NFL 
        championships, including remarkable title runs in 1987, 1991, and 2008 
        (Super Bowls XXI, XXV, and XLII) that captivated New York and New 
        Jersey;
Whereas Giants owner and Chief Executive Officer John Mara and Executive Vice 
        President Steve Tisch have done a remarkable job leading this storied 
        franchise with the assistance and dedication of their talented staff;
Whereas the New York Giants have played all their home games in the Meadowlands 
        Sports Complex, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, since 1976 and 
        have supported Bergen County and the northern New Jersey and New York 
        areas with community outreach projects; and
Whereas the entire Giants franchise has become a model of professionalism, 
        teamwork, and community service in representing the entire New York and 
        New Jersey metropolitan area: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates the 
National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super 
Bowl XLII and completing one of the most impressive seasons in 
professional sports history.
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