[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 35 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 35

   Congratulating the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super Bowl XLVII.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 14, 2013

   Mr. Cardin (for himself and Ms. Mikulski) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Congratulating the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super Bowl XLVII.

Whereas, on February 3, 2013, the Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII, 
        defeating the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 34 to 31 at the 
        Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana;
Whereas Super Bowl XLVII marks the second Super Bowl win for the Baltimore 
        Ravens, the third Super Bowl win for a Baltimore football team, and the 
        first time in history that siblings have coached opposing teams in the 
        Super Bowl;
Whereas the victory by the Baltimore Ravens was the culmination of a regular 
        season with 10 wins and 6 losses and a series of exhilarating playoff 
        performances;
Whereas the Baltimore Ravens exhibited a stellar offensive performance, with 93 
        rushing yards and 274 passing yards;
Whereas the Baltimore Ravens' defense forced turnovers that were critical to 
        achieving a victory;
Whereas middle linebacker Ray Lewis won his second Super Bowl ring in his last 
        game in the National Football League after recovering from a torn tricep 
        earlier in the season;
Whereas linebacker Terrell Suggs tore his achilles tendon in the offseason but 
        made a full recovery to play in the Super Bowl;
Whereas quarterback Joe Flacco led the Baltimore Ravens to victory by throwing 
        for a total of 287 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions, earning 
        the award for Most Valuable Player;
Whereas receiver Jacoby Jones caught 1 pass for 56 yards and a touchdown and 
        returned a kickoff a record-tying 108 yards for another touchdown;
Whereas receiver Anquan Boldin caught 6 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown;
Whereas the Baltimore Ravens dedicated their play during the season to the 
        memories of Art Modell, the former owner, and Tevin Jones, the brother 
        of receiver Torrey Smith;
Whereas the leadership and vision of head coach John Harbaugh propelled the 
        Baltimore Ravens back to the pinnacle of professional sports;
Whereas members of the Baltimore Ravens organization have helped their community 
        through charitable work and advocacy; and
Whereas the Baltimore Ravens have brought great pride and honor to the City of 
        Baltimore, its loyal fans, and the entire State of Maryland: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super 
        Bowl XLVII;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, 
        coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2012 championship 
        season; and
            (3) requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an 
        enrolled version of this resolution for presentation to--
                    (A) the owner of the Baltimore Ravens, Steve 
                Biscotti;
                    (B) the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, John 
                Harbaugh; and
                    (C) the now-retired field leader of the Baltimore 
                Ravens, Ray Lewis.
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