[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 28032]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLEVELAND BROWNS

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                       HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 2, 1999

  Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Cleveland Browns football team on their first NFL win as an expansion 
team. This win, in only their 8th game since being reincarnated, was 
impressive and magical. As a loyal fan of the team, I watched 
quarterback Tim Couch's last second ``Hail Mary'' 56-yard pass sail 
into the awaiting hands of wide receiver Kevin Johnson. The prayers of 
Cleveland fans were answered with the 21-16 win.
  I applaud the team and its ``never-say-die'' attitude and efforts to 
win against the New Orleans Saints in this game. The two first-year 
players involved in the winning play, Couch and Johnson, have proven 
themselves stars already in their rookie season. But the efforts of the 
whole team and the entire Browns organization must be applauded. From 
owner Al Lerner and Team President Carmen Policy down to the individual 
players, everyone has exemplified themselves and the City of Cleveland 
by playing with the heart of champions.
  I congratulate the Cleveland Browns on this historic win, the first 
of what will undoubtedly be many exciting victories.

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