[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S871]
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                        Tribute to Cooper DeJean

  Mr. President, on another point, the champions of the 59th Super Bowl 
will celebrate with a parade on Valentine's Day in Philadelphia. I can 
say with pride that the State of Iowa is celebrating this victory with 
Cooper DeJean, a hometown hero and former Iowa Hawkeye. On Super Bowl 
Sunday, he made history on his 22nd birthday in his rookie season with 
the Philadelphia Eagles.
  Cooper grew up in the northwest Iowa farming community of Odebolt, 
population 985. He was a four-star varsity athlete in high school, 
competing with the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Falcons. From 
Odebolt, he went to the University of Iowa, becoming a two-time all-
American cornerback. Last year, Cooper was drafted by the Philadelphia 
Eagles.
  As you would expect, his hometown had a watch party on Sunday. They 
called it ``Cooper Bowl'' and, boy, did Cooper shine. He had a 
thrilling 38-yard ``pick 6'' in the second quarter. Cooper made Super 
Bowl history, becoming the first player to intercept a pass or score a 
touchdown on his birthday.
  The young man from Odebolt was spotted entering the Super Dome in New 
Orleans--you know what--wearing his high school letterman jacket. He 
also had a ``712 to 215'' printed on his cleats in homage to his 
hometown area code and his new Philadelphia area code.
  So congratulations, Cooper. You are a role model for young athletes 
to dream big and put in the work.
  A smalltown kid from Western Iowa made history and made all Iowans 
proud. We look forward to watching you shine for many years to come.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.