[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 19, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H169]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  NEW ORLEANS SAINTS' HISTORIC SEASON

  (Mr. CAO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CAO. Madam Speaker, the New Orleans Saints' historic season 
continued this past Saturday with a 45-14 playoff victory. Next week, 
they will compete for the NFC championship title, and they will win.
  Their success has benefited our city and inspired our district, so I 
have provided my constituents with a chance to honor them.
  Today's statement is from Tripp Roy of New Orleans, Louisiana. Tripp 
writes:
  ``The Saints' positive impact on our city is immeasurable. They have 
done more for New Orleans than any other professional sports franchise 
has done for any other American city.
  ``Aside from the short-term joy the team's success has brought to New 
Orleans, the Saints' record has put the city back on the map, 
displaying to the Nation that we are back for the long term.
  ``The endless media coverage, nonstop showcasing of the region's 
unique culture, and undeniable camaraderie created among the New 
Orleans `Who Dat' nation are all the results of the Saints' incredible 
season.
  ``This is just the rallying cry the city needed. New Orleans is 
better than ever, thanks in large part to the Saints.''

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