[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 7, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S392]
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                   CONGRATULATING THE NEW YORK GIANTS

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 369.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 369) congratulating the New York 
     Giants for winning Super Bowl XLVI.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution 
be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be 
laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any 
related statements be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 369) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 369

       Whereas on February 5, 2012, the New York Giants achieved 
     the improbable and upset the New England Patriots by a score 
     of 21 to 17 to win Super Bowl XLVI;
       Whereas during the 2012 postseason, the Giants were the 
     epitome of determination, fortitude, and resiliency as they 
     made their way through the playoffs and ultimately triumphed 
     over the New England Patriots;
       Whereas quarterback Elisha Nelson ``Eli'' Manning, who went 
     30 for 40 for 296 yards, with 1 touchdown pass and zero 
     interceptions, led a fourth-quarter touchdown drive, set a 
     Super Bowl record by completing his first 9 pass attempts, 
     and won his second Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award;
       Whereas punter Steve Weatherford set a Super Bowl record 
     with 3 punts downed inside the 10-yard line;
       Whereas in each round of the playoffs, when none of the 
     experts thought the Giants had a chance to win, the Giants 
     and their loyal, dedicated, and passionate fans believed they 
     could accomplish what others declared impossible;
       Whereas in 2008, Tom Coughlin, head coach of the Giants, 
     led the Giants to victory in Super Bowl XLII;
       Whereas this season, Tom Coughlin, in his eighth year as 
     head coach of the Giants, with the help of Perry Fewell, 
     defensive coordinator, Kevin Gilbride, offensive coordinator, 
     and the entire Giants coaching staff, led the Giants to a 
     victory in Super Bowl XLVI and brought the Vince Lombardi 
     Trophy back to the Meadowlands;
       Whereas the New York Giants organization is one of the most 
     successful in National Football League history, boasting 18 
     Hall of Famers, appearing in 31 postseasons, winning more 
     than 600 games and 8 championships, including remarkable 
     title runs in 1987, 1991, 2008, and 2012 (Super Bowls XXI, 
     XXV, XLII, and XLVI) that captivated New York and New Jersey;
       Whereas the New York Giants are the first team to win the 
     Super Bowl with a 9 and 7 regular-season record;
       Whereas Giants co-owner and chief executive officer John 
     Mara and chairman and executive vice president Steve Tisch 
     have done a remarkable job leading this storied franchise 
     with the assistance and dedication of their talented staff;
       Whereas the New York Giants have played all their home 
     games in East Rutherford, New Jersey since 1976 and have 
     supported Bergen County and the northern New Jersey and New 
     York areas with community-outreach projects; and
       Whereas the entire Giants franchise has become a model of 
     professionalism, teamwork, and community service in 
     representing the entire New York and New Jersey metropolitan 
     area: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the New York Giants 
     for winning Super Bowl XLVI and completing one of the most 
     impressive seasons in professional sports history.

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