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113TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 35 

Congratulating the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super Bowl XLVII. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

FEBRUARY 14, 2013 

Mr. CARDIN (for himself and Ms. MIKULSKI) submitted the following 

resolution; which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Congratulating the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super 

Bowl XLVII. 

Whereas, on February 3, 2013, the Baltimore Ravens won 

Super Bowl XLVII, defeating the San Francisco 49ers by 

a score of 34 to 31 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in 

New Orleans, Louisiana; 

Whereas Super Bowl XLVII marks the second Super Bowl 

win for the Baltimore Ravens, the third Super Bowl win 

for a Baltimore football team, and the first time in history that siblings have coached opposing teams in the 

Super Bowl; 

Whereas the victory by the Baltimore Ravens was the culmination of a regular season with 10 wins and 6 losses 

and a series of exhilarating playoff performances; 


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Whereas the Baltimore Ravens exhibited a stellar offensive 

performance, with 93 rushing yards and 274 passing 

yards; 

Whereas the Baltimore Ravens’ defense forced turnovers that 

were critical to achieving a victory; 

Whereas middle linebacker Ray Lewis won his second Super 

Bowl ring in his last game in the National Football 

League after recovering from a torn tricep earlier in the 

season; 

Whereas linebacker Terrell Suggs tore his achilles tendon in 

the offseason but made a full recovery to play in the 

Super Bowl; 

Whereas quarterback Joe Flacco led the Baltimore Ravens to 

victory by throwing for a total of 287 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions, earning the award for Most 

Valuable Player; 

Whereas receiver Jacoby Jones caught 1 pass for 56 yards 

and a touchdown and returned a kickoff a record-tying 

108 yards for another touchdown; 

Whereas receiver Anquan Boldin caught 6 passes for 104 

yards and a touchdown; 

Whereas the Baltimore Ravens dedicated their play during 

the season to the memories of Art Modell, the former 

owner, and Tevin Jones, the brother of receiver Torrey 

Smith; 

Whereas the leadership and vision of head coach John 

Harbaugh propelled the Baltimore Ravens back to the 

pinnacle of professional sports; 


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Whereas members of the Baltimore Ravens organization have 

helped their community through charitable work and advocacy; and 

Whereas the Baltimore Ravens have brought great pride and 

honor to the City of Baltimore, its loyal fans, and the entire State of Maryland: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) congratulates the Baltimore Ravens for win3 ning Super Bowl XLVII; 

4 (2) recognizes the achievements of all the play5 ers, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2012 

6 championship season; and 

7 (3) requests that the Secretary of the Senate 

8 prepare an enrolled version of this resolution for 

9 presentation to— 

10 (A) the owner of the Baltimore Ravens, 

11 Steve Biscotti; 

12 (B) the head coach of the Baltimore 

13 Ravens, John Harbaugh; and 

14 (C) the now-retired field leader of the Bal15 timore Ravens, Ray Lewis. 

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