[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 7, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S1726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    CONGRATULATING THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS FOR WINNING SUPER BOWL XLI

  Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 75, which was submitted 
earlier today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk 
will report.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 75) congratulating the Indianapolis 
     Colts on their victory in Super Bowl XLI.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. LUGAR. Madam President, I am pleased to join my colleague Senator 
Bayh in submitting a resolution congratulating the Indianapolis Colts 
on their historic season, culminating Sunday in a thrilling victory 
over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI.
  Like so many of my fellow Hoosiers, I have enjoyed cheering on the 
Colts since the Irsay family brought them to Indianapolis almost a 
quarter of a century ago. Over the years Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay 
and president Bill Polian have brought together a remarkable group of 
dedicated professionals such as Tony Dungy and players who through 
their hard work and dedication to community service are a credit to the 
Colts organization, the City of Indianapolis, and the State of Indiana.
  Special recognition should be given to Tony Dungy as the first head 
coach of African-American descent to lead his team to victory in the 
Super Bowl. I have enjoyed following Coach Dungy remarkable leadership 
and appreciate the example he sets for all Hoosiers.
  I am hopeful that each of my colleagues in the Senate will join 
Senator Bayh and me in congratulating the Colts on this signal 
achievement.
  Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent the resolution be 
agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be 
laid upon the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 75) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                               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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