[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 28, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E63]
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     HONORING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE DALLAS COWBOYS

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 28, 2004

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the anniversary of 
the founding of the Dallas Cowboys. On this day in 1960, Clint 
Murchison, Jr., and Bedford Wynne were awarded an expansion franchise 
by the NFL at the league's annual owners meeting in Miami Beach.
  The Dallas Cowboys have been a pillar of strength in the NFL since 
their founding 44 years ago. Legendary Coach Tom Landry guided 
America's Team to five NFC championship titles and two Super Bowl 
victories. Jimmy Johnson then returned the team to glory with back-to-
back Super Bowl championships in 1993 and 1994. Barry Switzer then 
capped off the Cowboy's claim to the title of ``Team of the Nineties'' 
with their win in Super Bowl XXX.
  The Cowboys also lead the league in producing seven Super Bowl Most 
Valuable Players and hold the record for playoff victories with 32 wins 
in the postseason. During this past season, the Cowboys recorded their 
400th career franchise victory, including regular season and playoffs, 
in the Monday night overtime thriller against the New York Giants.
  I congratulate Owner and General Manager Jerry Jones, Head Coach Bill 
Parcells, current and former Cowboys players, and the team's loyal fan 
base in Texas and across the country on the occasion of this great 
anniversary.
  With the arrival of Coach Parcells this season, the Cowboys were able 
to make an unexpected bid into the playoffs, a tremendous improvement 
for the team. I wish Mr. Jones, Coach Parcells and all of the Cowboys 
players all the best for continued improvement for next season and 
congratulate them on this anniversary.

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