[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E175]
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                     PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SUPERBOWL

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 13, 2018

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the World Champion 
Philadelphia Eagles, winners of the National Football League's Super 
Bowl LII.
  On Sunday, February 4, 2018, in front of an international audience, 
the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LII by a score of 41-33, 
defeating the defending champions, the New England Patriots, in 
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  Under the steady leadership of owner Jeffrey Lurie, general manager 
Howie Roseman, and head coach Doug Pederson, the ``Birds,'' as they are 
affectionately known, won their first-ever Super Bowl title.
  The Eagles embraced their ``underdog'' status following multiple 
regular season injuries to key players, defeating last year's National 
Football Conference (NFC) champions, the Atlanta Falcons, the NFL's 
top-ranked defense, the Minnesota Vikings, and ultimately the five-time 
Super Bowl Champions, the New England Patriots, to clinch the world 
championship.
  Eagles backup quarterback Nick Foles earned Super Bowl LII's Most 
Valuable Player after he completed 373 yards for three touchdowns and 
caught a touchdown pass in a trick play, what was arguably the most 
memorable moment of Super Bowl LII.
  Glassboro, New Jersey's very own Corey Clement, running back for the 
Eagles, recorded four catches for 100 offensive yards and a critical 22 
yard touchdown for the Eagles. Clement has family members who still 
reside in Glassboro.
  South Jersey and New Jersey's First Congressional District neighbor 
the City of Philadelphia are verifiably ``Eagles Country,'' home to 
many Eagles players, staff, and countless Eagles fans, including 2018 
NFL MVP Nick Foles, Coach Doug Pederson, Hall of Fame quarterback Ron 
Jaworski, and famed Eagles sportscaster Sal Paolantonio.
  Philadelphia Eagles' fans are known worldwide as the most passionate 
and dedicated fans in the NFL and whether we identify as ``Red'' or 
``Blue'', we put that aside to all proudly wear green.
  Mr. Speaker, allow me to once again congratulate the Philadelphia 
Eagles on their historic victory in Super Bowl LII.

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