[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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