[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2903]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS ON WINNING SUPER BOWL XLIII

  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 27, submitted earlier 
today.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the 
resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 27) congratulating the Pittsburgh 
     Steelers on winning Super Bowl XLIII.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to 
reconsider be laid on the table, and any statement be printed in the 
Record.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 27) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                               S. Res. 27

       Whereas on February 1, 2009, the Pittsburgh Steelers 
     defeated the Arizona Cardinals to win Super Bowl XLIII;
       Whereas the Steelers' 27-23 victory over the Cardinals was 
     the Steelers' sixth Super Bowl win, the most Super Bowl wins 
     in National Football League (NFL) history;
       Whereas the Rooney family has exhibited a strong commitment 
     to the Steelers organization, has led the Steelers to win 6 
     Super Bowl titles, and has created a legacy of dedication to, 
     and integrity in, the NFL;
       Whereas Coach Mike Tomlin is to be congratulated for being 
     the youngest coach in the NFL to win a Super Bowl, in only 
     his second season as the head coach of the Steelers;
       Whereas ``Steeler Nation'', which encompasses fans from all 
     over the world, is to be honored for proudly waving 
     ``Terrible Towels'' in support of the Pittsburgh Steelers;
       Whereas the Pittsburgh Steelers are an iconic symbol for 
     hardworking Pittsburghers, exhibiting the same strong work 
     ethic and ability to fight to the bitter end to achieve 
     success as Pittsburghers;
       Whereas the leadership of Steelers quarterback Ben 
     Roethlisberger led the team to wins in the final plays of 
     games throughout the season, and especially during the last 2 
     minutes and 30 seconds of Super Bowl XLIII;
       Whereas Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes was named 
     the Most Valuable Player in Super Bowl XLIII for his 6-yard 
     touchdown reception with 35 seconds remaining, which is being 
     called one of the most historic plays in Super Bowl history;
       Whereas Steelers linebacker James Harrison, NFL Defensive 
     Player of the Year, intercepted Kurt Warner at the goal line 
     and returned the ball for a 100-yard touchdown, which has 
     been recorded as the longest play in Super Bowl history;
       Whereas the Steelers defense, under the leadership of 50-
     year NFL veteran and Steelers defensive coordinator Dick 
     LeBeau, ranked number 1 in defense in the NFL throughout the 
     2008 season and carried the Pittsburgh Steelers to a winning 
     season and a Super Bowl victory;
       Whereas the Pittsburgh Steelers faced one of the toughest 
     schedules during the 2008 NFL season and persevered to a 
     winning season and a Super Bowl victory; and
       Whereas approximately 400,000 Steelers fans packed the 
     streets of Pittsburgh on February 3, 2009 to honor the 
     Steelers in a parade along Grant Street and the Boulevard of 
     the Allies: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates--
       (A) the Pittsburgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XLIII;
       (B) the Rooney family and the Steelers coaching and support 
     staff, whose commitment to the Steelers organization has 
     sustained this proud organization and allowed the team to 
     reach its sixth Super Bowl victory;
       (C) all Steelers fans, from around the world, whose 
     enthusiasm for the team earns them recognition as one of the 
     most loyal fan-bases in all sports; and
       (D) the Arizona Cardinals on an outstanding season; and
       (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
     enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) Steelers Chairman, Dan Rooney;
       (B) Steelers President, Art Rooney II; and
       (C) Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin.

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