[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 7, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S1717]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 75--CONGRATULATING THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS ON THEIR 
                       VICTORY IN SUPER BOWL XLI

  Mr. LUGAR (for himself and Mr. Bayh) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 75

       Whereas, on Sunday, February 4, 2007, the Indianapolis 
     Colts defeated the Chicago Bears by a score of 29-17 to win 
     Super Bowl XLI;
       Whereas Colts owner and chief executive officer Jim Irsay 
     and the Irsay family have worked to build the Colts 
     organization not only into a championship caliber team, but 
     also a group dedicated to service in communities across the 
     State of Indiana;
       Whereas Tony Dungy is the first head coach of African-
     American descent to lead a team to victory in the Super Bowl;
       Whereas Peyton Manning, having thrown for 247 yards and 
     made 1 touchdown, was named the game's Most Valuable Player;
       Whereas the Colts' defense and special teams were able to 
     force 5 turnovers and to limit the Bears to 17 points;
       Whereas Colts president Bill Polian, widely considered the 
     ``architect'' of much of the Colts' recent success, and the 
     Colts management have assembled a group of players and 
     coaches that has worked together to win 4 straight 
     championships in the Southern Division of the American 
     Football Conference;
       Whereas the Colts' regular season record of 12-4 marks the 
     team's fourth straight year with at least 12 wins, and makes 
     the Colts only the second team to achieve such consistent 
     success in the history of the National Football League;
       Whereas the Colts are committed to community leadership, 
     working to help those in Indiana communities who are 
     disadvantaged and underserved, through the generosity of the 
     Irsay family and player groups such as the Peyback Foundation 
     and D.R.E.A.M. Alive, Inc.;
       Whereas tens of thousands of fans braved bitterly cold 
     temperatures to line the streets of Indianapolis, Indiana for 
     a victory parade and the rally that followed in the RCA Dome; 
     and
       Whereas Hoosiers from across Indiana and the Nation have 
     rallied together to cheer the Colts not just for winning, but 
     for winning the right way, with dignity and professionalism: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the Indianapolis 
     Colts on their victory in Super Bowl XLI.

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