[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 17 (Monday, February 4, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S602]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 441--CONGRATULATING THE NEW YORK GIANTS ON THEIR 
                       VICTORY IN SUPER BOWL XLII

  Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Lautenberg, and Mr. 
Menendez) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to:

                              S. Res. 441

       Whereas, on Sunday, February 3, 2008, the New York Giants 
     defeated the New England Patriots by a score of 17-14 to win 
     Super Bowl XLII;
       Whereas the Giants, who were double-digit underdogs, 
     overcame overwhelming odds to defeat the Patriots;
       Whereas Giants owners John K. Mara and Steve Tisch have 
     built the Giants organization into a championship caliber 
     team;
       Whereas Eli Manning, having led a game-winning drive for 83 
     yards at the end of the fourth quarter, was named the game's 
     Most Valuable Player;
       Whereas David Tyree's game-breaking catch will forever go 
     down in Super Bowl history as one of the greatest plays ever;
       Whereas the relentless onslaught of the Giants defensive 
     line, highlighted by spectacular plays by Justin Tuck, Osi 
     Umenyiora, and team Captain Michael Strahan, sacked Patriots 
     quarterback Tom Brady 5 times;
       Whereas the Giants capped off an amazing playoff run by 
     winning all 4 playoff games on the road as underdogs;
       Whereas Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, in his first 
     appearance in the Super Bowl, lead his team to victory from 
     the wild card spot;
       Whereas this marks the third time in franchise history that 
     the Giants have won the Super Bowl;
       Whereas the Giants attract fans from New York, New Jersey, 
     and Connecticut to their home games in East Rutherford, New 
     Jersey, and to away games across the country; and
       Whereas Giants fans from across the tri-state region have 
     rallied together to cheer the Giants for coming from behind 
     to win in the biggest upset in Super Bowl history: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the New York Giants 
     on their victory in Super Bowl XLII.

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