III 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 441 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 4, 2008 Mr. Schumer (for himself, Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Lautenberg, and Mr. Menendez) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the New York Giants on their victory in Super Bowl XLII.

Whereas, on Sunday, February 3, 2008, the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots by a score of 17-14 to win Super Bowl XLII; Whereas the Giants, who were double-digit underdogs, overcame overwhelming odds to defeat the Patriots; Whereas Giants owners John K. Mara and Steve Tisch have built the Giants organization into a championship caliber team; Whereas Eli Manning, having led a game-winning drive for 83 yards at the end of the fourth quarter, was named the game's Most Valuable Player; Whereas David Tyree’s game-breaking catch will forever go down in Super Bowl history as one of the greatest plays ever; Whereas the relentless onslaught of the Giants defensive line, highlighted by spectacular plays by Justin Tuck, Osi Umenyiora, and team Captain Michael Strahan, sacked Patriots quarterback Tom Brady 5 times; Whereas the Giants capped off an amazing playoff run by winning all 4 playoff games on the road as underdogs; Whereas Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, in his first appearance in the Super Bowl, lead his team to victory from the wild card spot; Whereas this marks the third time in franchise history that the Giants have won the Super Bowl; Whereas the Giants attract fans from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to their home games in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and to away games across the country; and Whereas Giants fans from across the tri-state region have rallied together to cheer the Giants for coming from behind to win in the biggest upset in Super Bowl history: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate congratulates the New York Giants on their victory in Super Bowl XLII.