[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 63 (Tuesday, May 4, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S4718]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         TRIBUTE TO JOHN ELWAY

 Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, on Sunday, May 2nd, John Elway, 
who for 16 seasons has been the uncontested leader of the Denver 
Broncos and a valuable civic leader and mentor for young Americans, 
officially announced his retirement from the NFL. He will be sorely 
missed. From extraordinary moments like ``The Drive'' in the 1986 AFC 
Championship Game to countless other picturesque instances, all we have 
are the many memories now. How do you replace a legend? You can't.
  Exactly 16 years from the date of his announcement--May 2, 1983--the 
Denver Broncos acquired John Elway from, the then Baltimore Colts in 
return for offensive lineman Chris Hinton, quarterback Mark Herrman, 
and the Broncos' first round draft pick in the 1984 draft. That day 
will go down as arguably the best day in Broncos' history, and one of 
the best in football history.
  I had the pleasure on January 27, 1998 of addressing my colleagues on 
the Senate floor regarding the accomplishments of one of the best 
quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, John Elway, with Senate 
Resolution 167. On February 3, 1999, I again had the honor of calling 
to my colleagues' attention the outstanding accomplishments of the 
Denver Broncos and John Elway for capturing another Super Bowl victory. 
Today I have the distinct honor of congratulating John Elway for a 
remarkable career and would like to thank him for all he contributed to 
Colorado and to our nation.
  Mr. President, John Elway's career has been packed with astonishing 
statistics; 148 victories, the NFL record for a quarterback; nine Pro 
Bowl selections; 5 Super Bowl starts, another NFL record; two Super 
bowl Championships; 300 career touchdown passes; over 50,000 passing 
yards; Super Bowl XXXIII's Most Valuable Player; the NFL's Most 
Valuable Player in 1987; the American Football Conference's Most 
Valuable Player in 1993; and 47 fourth-quarter comebacks, to name just 
a few of the many highlights of a stellar career.
  John Elway's leadership and dedication to excellence have benefitted 
the Broncos, the city of Denver, the state of Colorado, and America. 
John Elway, your place in Canton, Ohio in the Pro Football Hall of Fame 
awaits.
  I thank the Chair and yield the floor.

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