    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2025)]
    [Senate]
    [Pages S1042-S1043]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

     SENATE RESOLUTION 84--CONGRATULATING THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES ON THEIR
        VICTORY IN SUPER BOWL LIX IN THE SUCCESSFUL 105TH SEASON OF THE
                            NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

      Mr. FETTERMAN (for himself, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Coons, Mr. Kim, and
    Ms. Blunt Rochester) submitted the following resolution; which was
    considered and agreed to:

                                   S. Res. 84

           Whereas, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, the Philadelphia
         Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 40 to 22
         to win Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana;
           Whereas the Eagles made their fifth Super Bowl appearance
         and won their second Super Bowl;
           Whereas the Eagles took the lead with under 7 minutes
         remaining in the first quarter via a 1-yard rush by Eagles
         quarterback Jalen Hurts utilizing the ``Tush Push'';
           Whereas the Eagles never relinquished their lead for the
         duration of the game;
           Whereas the combined efforts of the Eagles offensive line,
         the tallest and heaviest starting offensive line in NFL
         history, paved the way for 135 total rushing yards in the
         game;
           Whereas Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 17 of 22
         pass attempts for 221 yards and 2 touchdowns, rushed 11 times
         for 72 yards and 1 touchdown, and was named Super Bowl LIX's
         Most Valuable Player;
           Whereas Eagles kicker Jake Elliott went 4-for-4 in field
         goal attempts and 4-for-4 in point-after-touchdown attempts,
         including a 50-yard field goal;
           Whereas Eagles running back Saquon Barkley of Coplay,
         Pennsylvania, rushed 25 times for 57 yards, adding to his
         overall rushing total of 2,504 yards for the 2024-2025 NFL
         season and postseason, the most rushing yards in a single
         season of any running back in NFL history;
           Whereas wide receiver Devonta Smith led the Eagles with 4
         receptions for 69 yards and 1 touchdown;
           Whereas defensive end Josh Sweat led the Eagles defensive
         line with 2.5 sacks of Patrick Mahomes and 2 tackles for
         loss;
           Whereas Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean intercepted a pass
         from Patrick Mahomes and returned the pass for a touchdown in
         the first quarter, the first interception return for a
         touchdown by a rookie player in Super Bowl history;
           Whereas linebacker Zack Baun led the Eagles defense with 7
         tackles and intercepted another pass from Patrick Mahomes
         with less than 2 minutes in the first half;
           Whereas the Eagles defense held the Chiefs offense to 0
         points in the first half;
           Whereas the entire roster of the Eagles contributed to the
         Super Bowl victory;
           Whereas the victory of the Philadelphia Eagles in Super
         Bowl LIX instills a sense of pride for Eagles fans across the
         country; and
           Whereas people all over the world are saying, ``Go
         Birds!'': Now, therefore, be it
           Resolved, That the Senate--
           (1) congratulates the Philadelphia Eagles and their entire
         staff and fans everywhere of the Philadelphia Eagles for
         their victory in Super Bowl LIX; and
           (2) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to
         transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--

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           (A) the chairman and chief executive officer of the
         Philadelphia Eagles, Jeffrey Lurie;
           (B) the executive vice president and general manager of the
         Philadelphia Eagles, Howie Roseman, and the head coach of the
         Philadelphia Eagles, Nick Sirianni; and
           (C) the senior advisor to the general manager and chief
         security officer for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dom DiSandro.

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