[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2664]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING CAROLINA PANTHERS QUARTERBACK CAM NEWTON FOR BEING NAMED 
         THE 2015 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 2016

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Carolina Panthers 
Quarterback Cam Newton, who was named the 2015 National Football League 
Most Valuable Player (MVP). In his fifth season at the helm of the 
Carolina Panthers offense, Cam has become one of the NFL's best players 
and has established himself as a leader his teammates trust and depend 
upon.
  Throughout the season, Cam played a crucial role in the team's 
success. With Cam as quarterback, the Panthers were one of the best 
offenses in the league--averaging over 30 points per game--and set a 
franchise record for most wins in a regular season after winning 15 of 
their 16 games. Cam also led the Panthers to their second NFC 
Championship with a commanding 49-15 victory over the Arizona 
Cardinals, completing 19 of his 28 passes for 335 yards and two 
touchdowns while also scoring two touchdowns running the football. This 
performance demonstrated Cam's importance to the team and is a clear 
example of why he deserved the league's MVP award.
  In addition to his outstanding performance and exceptional leadership 
on the field, Cam has been an active member of the community and has 
made public service an important priority in his life. Shortly after 
arriving in the NFL, he established the Cam Newton Foundation to help 
the young people of Charlotte, and in his hometown of Atlanta. Through 
this foundation, Cam has been able to provide many young people the 
resources and support they need to pursue their childhood dreams and 
ambitions.
  While Cam earned this award by distinguishing himself as one of the 
most gifted players in the game today, and his dedication to helping 
others and serving as a role model to young people across the country 
further exemplifies why he is a champion both on and off the field. I 
look forward to seeing Cam back on the field next season, building off 
this historic season and further establishing himself as one of the 
most elite quarterbacks in the game.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Carolina Panthers 
Quarterback Cam Newton for being named the 2015 NFL MVP, and thanking 
him for his continued service to the people of our community. Go 
Panthers and Keep Pounding!

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