[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 25 (Thursday, February 25, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S801]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 423--COMMENDING THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS FOR WINNING 
  SUPER BOWL XLIV AND THE ENTIRE ``WHO DAT NATION'' FOR THEIR SUPPORT

  Mr. VITTER (for himself and Ms. Landrieu) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 423

       Whereas on February 7, 2010, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, 
     Florida, the New Orleans Saints won Super Bowl XLIV, 
     defeating the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 31-17;
       Whereas on January 24, 2010, at the Louisiana Superdome in 
     New Orleans, Louisiana, the New Orleans Saints won the 
     National Football Conference Championship, defeating the 
     Minnesota Vikings by a score of 31-28;
       Whereas the New Orleans Saints won a franchise-record 13 
     games during the 2009 National Football League regular 
     season;
       Whereas the New Orleans Saints led the National Football 
     League during the 2009 regular season in total offense, with 
     403.8 yards per game, total scoring, with 31.9 points per 
     game, and defensive touchdowns, with 8 turnovers that were 
     returned for touchdowns;
       Whereas New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees led the 
     National Football League during the 2009 regular season in 
     passer rating, with a rating of 109.6, completion percentage, 
     with 70.6 percent of passes completed, and passing 
     touchdowns, with 34 touchdowns thrown, and was also named the 
     Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XLIV;
       Whereas quarterback Drew Brees, offensive tackle Jonathan 
     Stinchcomb, offensive guard Jahri Evans, center Jonathan 
     Goodwin, linebacker Jonathan Vilma, strong safety Roman 
     Harper, and free safety Darren Sharper were named to the 2010 
     National Football Conference Pro Bowl team;
       Whereas during his tenure with the New Orleans Saints, head 
     coach Sean Payton has led the franchise to 38 regular season 
     wins, 4 playoff wins, 2 National Football Conference 
     championship games, and the first Super Bowl and National 
     Football League Championship victories in the history of the 
     team; and
       Whereas the New Orleans Saints are the first professional 
     sports franchise to bring a championship to the City of New 
     Orleans: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl 
     XLIV and the entire ``Who Dat Nation'' for their support;
       (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, 
     coaches, and support staff who were instrumental in the 
     success of the New Orleans Saints during the 2009 football 
     season; and
       (3) requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
     enrolled copy of this resolution for appropriate display to 
     the New Orleans Saints.

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