[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 27, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S68-S69]
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  RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DENVER BRONCOS AND 
                      THEIR QUARTERBACK JOHN ELWAY

  Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Lott, I ask 
unanimous consent that the Senate immediately proceed en bloc to the 
consideration of Senate resolution 166 and Senate resolution 167, which 
were submitted earlier today by Senators Campbell and Allard.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolutions, en 
bloc.

       A resolution (S. Res. 166) recognizing the outstanding 
     achievements of the Denver Broncos in winning Super Bowl 
     XXXII.
       A resolution (S. Res. 167) recognizing the outstanding 
     achievement of the Denver Broncos' quarterback, John Elway, 
     in the victory of the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII.

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the immediate 
consideration of the resolutions?
  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolutions.
  Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
resolutions be agreed to, the preambles agreed to, the motions to 
reconsider be

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laid upon the table, and that any statements related to these 
resolutions appear at this point in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolutions (S. Res. 166 and S. Res. 167) were agreed to.
  The preambles were agreed to.
  The resolutions, with their preambles, are as follows:

                              S. Res. 166

         
       Whereas on August 14, 1959, a passion was born in the heart 
     of the Rocky Mountain Region that brought such memories as 
     ``Orange Crush,'' ``The Drive,'' ``The Fumble,'' ``The Three 
     Amigos,'' and 4 previous Super Bowl appearances;
       Whereas the fans of the Denver Broncos are recognized 
     throughout the National Football League (referred to in this 
     resolution as the ``NFL'') for their unconditional allegiance 
     to the team, contributing to 229 consecutive sold-out stadium 
     home games;
       Whereas the Denver Broncos' organization assembled a 
     championship caliber coaching staff who created a 
     championship caliber team;
       Whereas the Denver Broncos played in 4 previous Super Bowls 
     without winning, represented the American Football Conference 
     in Super Bowl XXXII which had not won a Super Bowl in 13 
     years, and was considered the underdog in the game; and
       Whereas after almost 40 years, the Denver Broncos became 
     champions of the NFL with a victory in Super Bowl XXXII over 
     the defending national champions and perennial contenders, 
     the Packers from Green Bay, Wisconsin: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the outstanding achievement of the Denver 
     Broncos in winning Super Bowl XXXII on January 25, 1998; and
       (2) congratulates the players, staff, and fans of the 
     Denver Broncos for a terrific football season and a thrilling 
     victory in Super Bowl XXXII.
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                              S. Res. 167

       Whereas since becoming quarterback for the Denver Broncos 
     in 1983, John Elway has been involved in some of the most 
     striking comeback victories in the history of the National 
     Football League (referred to in this resolution as the 
     ``NFL'');
       Whereas John Elway has been a Pro Bowl quarterback, was 
     named NFL Most Valuable Player in 1987 and the American 
     Football Conference's Most Valuable Player in 1993, holds 
     numerous NFL passing records, and is the all-time winningest 
     quarterback in the history of the NFL;
       Whereas John Elway's leadership, dedication, and 
     perseverance symbolizes excellence in these qualities for the 
     entire Nation and represents these qualities for America to 
     the world; and
       Whereas John Elway, an exceptional athlete, has sustained a 
     high level of personal competitiveness and has finally led 
     his team to the honor of a Super Bowl championship: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the outstanding achievement of the Denver 
     Broncos' quarterback, John Elway; and
       (2) congratulates John Elway as the winning quarterback of 
     Super Bowl XXXII.

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