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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 423 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 423

 Commending the New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV and the 
              entire ``Who Dat Nation'' for their support.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 25, 2010

   Mr. Vitter (for himself and Ms. Landrieu) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Commending the New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV and the 
              entire ``Who Dat Nation'' for their support.

Whereas, on February 7, 2010, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida, the New 
        Orleans Saints won Super Bowl XLIV, defeating the Indianapolis Colts by 
        a score of 31-17;
Whereas, on January 24, 2010, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, 
        Louisiana, the New Orleans Saints won the National Football Conference 
        Championship, defeating the Minnesota Vikings by a score of 31-28;
Whereas the New Orleans Saints won a franchise-record 13 games during the 2009 
        National Football League regular season;
Whereas the New Orleans Saints led the National Football League during the 2009 
        regular season in total offense, with 403.8 yards per game, total 
        scoring, with 31.9 points per game, and defensive touchdowns, with 8 
        turnovers that were returned for touchdowns;
Whereas New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees led the National Football 
        League during the 2009 regular season in passer rating, with a rating of 
        109.6, completion percentage, with 70.6 percent of passes completed, and 
        passing touchdowns, with 34 touchdowns thrown, and was also named the 
        Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XLIV;
Whereas quarterback Drew Brees, offensive tackle Jonathan Stinchcomb, offensive 
        guard Jahri Evans, center Jonathan Goodwin, linebacker Jonathan Vilma, 
        strong safety Roman Harper, and free safety Darren Sharper were named to 
        the 2010 National Football Conference Pro Bowl team;
Whereas during his tenure with the New Orleans Saints, head coach Sean Payton 
        has led the franchise to 38 regular season wins, 4 playoff wins, 2 
        National Football Conference championship games, and the first Super 
        Bowl and National Football League Championship victories in the history 
        of the team; and
Whereas the New Orleans Saints are the first professional sports franchise to 
        bring a championship to the City of New Orleans: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends the New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl 
        XLIV and the entire ``Who Dat Nation'' for their support;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, 
        coaches, and support staff who were instrumental in the success 
        of the New Orleans Saints during the 2009 football season; and
            (3) requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
        enrolled copy of this resolution for appropriate display to the 
        New Orleans Saints.
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