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and staff that made achieving the Super Bowl victory 
possible; 
Whereas Saints head coach Sean Payton is to be congratu-
lated for leading the Saints to a Super Bowl win in only 
his fourth season as the head coach and for being named 
Sporting News’ 2009 NFL Coach of the Year for the sec-
ond time in four seasons; 
Whereas the ‘‘Who Dat Nation’’, the greatest group of fans 
in professional sports, is to be honored for proudly stand-
ing by its team, never wavering in its support of the New 
Orleans Saints, and making the Louisiana Superdome 
the loudest and most difficult stadium for opposing 
teams; 
Whereas Saints quarterback Drew Brees was named the 
Most Valuable Player in Super Bowl XLIV for his 
record-tying 32 completions out of 39 attempts, 282 
passing yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions; 
Whereas Saints cornerback Tracy Porter intercepted a pass 
and returned it 74 yards for a game-clinching touchdown; 
Whereas offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael orchestrated 
an offensive unit, including starters Drew Brees, Reggie 
Bush, Jermon Bushrod, Marques Colston, Jahri Evans, 
Jonathan Goodwin, Devery Henderson, Carl Nicks, Jer-
emy Shockey, John Stinchcomb, and Pierre Thomas, that 
finished the regular season as the number-one offense in 
the NFL, and also ranked first in points per game, yards 
per game, touchdowns, and total points scored; 
Whereas defensive coordinator Gregg Williams’ creativity and 
leadership guided the Saints defense, including starters 
Remi Ayodele, Sedrick Ellis, Scott Fujita, Jabari Greer, 
Roman Harper, Bobby McCray, Tracy Porter, Scott 
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Shanle, Darren Sharper, Will Smith, and Jonathan 
Vilma, that led the team to unprecedented success; 
Whereas Drew Brees finished the 2009 season as the num-
ber-one-ranked passer in the NFL with a quarterback 
rating of 109.6; 
Whereas the Saints had seven players, Drew Brees, Jahri 
Evans, Jonathon Goodwin, Roman Harper, Darren 
Sharper, Jonathan Stinchcomb, and Jonathan Vilma, se-
lected to participate in the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl; 
Whereas guard Jahri Evans and safety Darren Sharper were 
named to the Associated Press 2009 NFL All-Pro Team; 
Whereas the Saints organization must be commended for the 
support they have shown to the city and State they call 
home; 
Whereas following Hurricane Katrina, the Saints set up a re-
lief fund that provided much-needed resources to char-
ities around Southeast Louisiana and made a commit-
ment to return to New Orleans after not being able to 
play a single game in the city during the 2005 season; 
Whereas following Hurricane Katrina, the Saints gave the 
people of Southeast Louisiana hope that their way of life 
was slowly returning to normal, and provided a much- 
needed boost and distraction from the difficult recovery 
process; 
Whereas Saints owner Tom Benson, his wife Gayle, and his 
granddaughter and Saints owner and Executive Vice 
President Rita Benson-LeBlanc, have dedicated countless 
hours and resources to helping the people of Southeast 
Louisiana; 
Whereas in 2008, the Volunteers of America recognized Tom 
Benson as the recipient of its annual Good Samaritan 
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Award in Philanthropy in recognition of his ‘‘incom-
parable efforts to rebuild the region following Hurricane 
Katrina’’; 
Whereas the Saints players have become actively engaged in 
the New Orleans area and have forged the strongest bond 
between players and their fans that exists in all of sports; 
Whereas the Saints have galvanized and inspired the people 
of Louisiana and all members of the ‘‘Who Dat Nation’’ 
during their historic championship season; 
Whereas since their founding in 1967 and throughout their 
history, the Saints have been an iconic symbol for the 
people of New Orleans and the Gulf South, exhibiting the 
same commitment and resolve in overcoming adversity 
and achieving success; and 
Whereas the entire Saints franchise has become a model of 
professionalism, goodwill, and community service in rep-
resenting the City of New Orleans and the State of Lou-
isiana and brings pride to Saints fans everywhere: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates— 
(A) the New Orleans Saints for winning 
Super Bowl XLIV; 
(B) the Benson family and the Saints 
coaching and support staff, whose commitment 
to the Saints organization has sustained this 
proud organization and allowed the team to 
achieve its first Super Bowl victory; 
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(C) all members of the ‘‘Who Dat Nation’’, 
whose enthusiasm for the team earns them rec-
ognition as one of the most loyal fan bases in 
all sports; 
(D) the State of Louisiana, whose commit-
ment to the Saints helped ensure the team’s 
success; and 
(E) the Indianapolis Colts, led by New Or-
leans-native Peyton Manning, for an out-
standing season; and 
(2) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to make available enrolled copies of this reso-
lution to the New Orleans Saints for appropriate 
display and distribution to the ownership, coaches, 
and members of the 2009–2010 New Orleans 
Saints. 
Æ 
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