[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 965]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                  IN RECOGNITION OF THE ST. LOUIS RAMS

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                        HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2000

  Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute the 2000 Super Bowl 
Champions, the St. Louis Rams, and their remarkable season.
  The St. Louis Rams display of heart, courage, and determination made 
Super Bowl XXXIV a timeless memory for millions of Americans.
  Five seasons ago, the Rams organization brought football back to the 
people of St. Louis, who in turn have proven themselves to be faithful 
and high-spirited fans. In that time, the Rams have become an integral 
part of our community, our neighborhoods, and our schools by giving 
their time to various charities, public events, and most importantly, 
the people of St. Louis, They have brought enthusiasm and dedication to 
St. Louis, and they have done it with class and dignity.
  Kurt Warner is this year's Super Bowl MVP and a St. Louis Rams 
quarterback hero. He epitomizes what is good about athletes and serves 
as an excellent role model for people of all ages. Kurt's commitment to 
his family, his faith, and his team should serve as a lesson to us all.
  I would also like to congratulate Georgia Frontiere, owner of the St. 
Louis Rams, and John Shaw, President of the St. Louis Rams. Their 
devotion to the team and their love of St. Louis was crucial to our 
Super Bowl victory. Their love of the Rams is only paralleled by their 
love of St. Louis, as demonstrated by their efforts through the Rams 
Foundation. They have made hundreds of donations to schools and 
charitable organizations throughout the St. Louis area. Under their 
leadership, the Rams will continue to be a winning team for many 
seasons to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to say I am from St. Louis, and I am just as 
proud to say I am a Rams fan. Thank you and congratulations to the St. 
Louis Rams.

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