H. Res. 1079 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 4, 2010. 
Whereas, on February 7, 2010, the New Orleans Saints de-
feated the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 31 to 17 to 
win the National Football League (NFL) Championship; 
Whereas the Saints’ victory is the first championship in the 
franchise’s 43-year history; 
Whereas the 2009 season was the best in Saints franchise 
history, including an unprecedented 13-game winning 
streak; 
Whereas Saints owners Tom Benson and Rita Benson 
LeBlanc have invested in the success of the Saints and 
have been remarkable in revitalizing this storied franchise 
and promoting a strong and united New Orleans and 
Louisiana; 
Whereas Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis has been 
successful in building an outstanding team by drafting 
new players and signing key free agents; 
Whereas Doug Thornton, Senior Vice President of Stadiums 
and Arenas, helped the Saints return to New Orleans 
through his integral role in rebuilding the Superdome 
after Hurricane Katrina; 
Whereas Coach Sean Payton, with the help of Defensive Co-
ordinator Gregg Williams, Offensive Coordinator Pete
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Carmichael, Jr., and all of the Saints’ coaching staff, led 
the team to its first National Football Conference (NFC) 
Championship and first ever Super Bowl victory through 
leadership and a winning philosophy; 
Whereas the Saints led the league with an average of 31.9 
points and 403.8 yards per game during the 2009 reg-
ular season; 
Whereas, in the 2009 regular season, the Saints eclipsed 
team records in most points and most touchdowns in a 
season and most interceptions returned for a touchdown 
in a game; 
Whereas Saints quarterback Drew Brees set an NFL record 
by completing 70.6 percent of his passes during the 2009 
regular season; 
Whereas Drew Brees, Darren Sharper, Jahri Evans, Jona-
than Vilma, and John Stinchcomb of the Saints were 
named to the 2010 NFC Pro Bowl squad; 
Whereas Drew Brees was named the Most Valuable Player 
for Super Bowl XLIV; 
Whereas during Super Bowl XLIV— 
(1) the Saints accumulated a total of 332 yards; 
(2) quarterback Drew Brees passed for 288 yards, 
threw 2 touchdowns, and tied a Super Bowl record with 
32 pass completions; 
(3) Marques Colston led the Saints in receiving with 
7 catches for 83 yards; 
(4) Saints kicker Garrett Hartley set a Super Bowl 
record with 3 field goals of over 40 yards each; and 
(5) Thomas Morstead’s perfectly executed onside 
kick to start the second half and Tracy Porter’s 74-yard 
interception for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter
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were integral in the Saints’ victory and will forever be re-
membered by the ‘‘Who Dat’’ faithful; 
Whereas Saints owner Tom Benson, during the Lombardi 
Trophy presentation at midfield, said ‘‘Louisiana, by the 
way of New Orleans, is back. And this shows the whole 
world. We’re back.’’; 
Whereas the Saints’ motto all year has been ‘‘Finish Strong’’; 
Whereas the Saints repeatedly have been called a beacon of 
hope for the city of New Orleans and a catalyst for recov-
ery throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region; 
Whereas the Saints have positively influenced and lifted the 
morale of the people in New Orleans and throughout 
Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region; 
Whereas the New Orleans Saints are headquartered in the 
1st Congressional District of Louisiana in Metairie, Lou-
isiana; 
Whereas ESPN’s Wright Thompson in his article ‘‘Saints the 
Soul of America’s City’’ captured the essence and impor-
tance of the Saints to the city of New Orleans and noted 
the resilience of this year’s team by stating, ‘‘It’s perfect, 
isn’t it? The expansion team whose first roster was cre-
ated from players unwanted by other teams has finally 
found success with a similar group.’’; and 
Whereas the 2009 Saints are evidence of what can be accom-
plished when self is set aside and a teamwork mentality 
is adopted by all of the players: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the New Orleans Saints, the 
team’s coaches and players, and the loyal members of
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the ‘‘Who Dat’’ Nation on winning Super Bowl XLIV; 
and 
(2) recognizes— 
(A) the New Orleans Saints as the soul of New 
Orleans; and 
(B) the significant contributions made by the 
team in the recovery efforts of New Orleans, Lou-
isiana, and the Gulf Coast Region. 
Attest: 
Clerk.