[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 735 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 735

 Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl 
                                  LII.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 8, 2018

Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Evans, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle 
of Pennsylvania, Mr. Meehan, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. 
 Norcross, Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Dent, Mr. Smucker, Mrs. Watson Coleman, 
    Mr. MacArthur, Mr. LoBiondo, and Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                   on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl 
                                  LII.

Whereas, on Sunday, February 4, 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles won their first 
        Super Bowl by a score of 41 to 33, defeating the New England Patriots at 
        U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Whereas quarterback Nick Foles was named the Most Valuable Player after an 
        outstanding performance that included a touchdown catch, 3 touchdown 
        passes, and 373 passing yards;
Whereas with his record-breaking performance, Nick Foles became the first player 
        in NFL history to both throw for and catch a touchdown in a Super Bowl, 
        demonstrating an impressive receiving ability possessed by few starting 
        quarterbacks;
Whereas with just 2 minutes and 21 seconds remaining in the game, tight end Zach 
        Ertz caught a clear-cut, decisive touchdown pass that put the 
        Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the New England Patriots, 38 to 33;
Whereas defensive end Brandon Graham forced a momentum-shifting fumble that was 
        recovered by fellow defensive end Derek Barnett with just under two 
        minutes left in the game, just as the stage was set for New England 
        Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's sixth game-winning Super Bowl drive;
Whereas the Philadelphia Eagles overcame tremendous adversity on their journey 
        to the Super Bowl, including the loss of their starting quarterback, 
        Carson Wentz;
Whereas the unforgettable Super Bowl LII victory was the culmination of decades 
        of hard work by the Philadelphia Eagles' organization, exceptional 
        leadership, and unwavering support from Eagles' fans around the world;
Whereas Super Bowl LII united more than 100 million Americans through their love 
        for football and American culture;
Whereas Head Coach Doug Pederson brilliantly stated, ``Not only do we have the 
        best fans in the world, we now have the best team in the world.'';
Whereas the Philadelphia Eagles embody the spirit of the city of Philadelphia, a 
        city that is known for its toughness, togetherness, and boldness; and
Whereas the Philadelphia Eagles did an outstanding job and exceeded all 
        expectations, delivering the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the ``City of 
        Brotherly Love'', Philadelphia, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the Philadelphia Eagles on their 
        extraordinary victory in Super Bowl LII; and
            (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, 
        coaches, and staff who contributed to the victory.
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