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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 27 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 27

  Congratulating the Pittsburgh Steelers on winning Super Bowl XLIII.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            February 4, 2009

    Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Specter) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Congratulating the Pittsburgh Steelers on winning Super Bowl XLIII.

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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