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February 1, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE 325 together and are valuable to us. It is er to throw 40 or more passes in Frontiere and , and to the St. with that in mind I thank Smash for a season (41), recording the fifth-best passer Louis Rams’ , . his great leadership as the MC of that rating in league history, completing a Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I rally. I thank the fans of St. Louis. league-best 65 percent of his passes, modeling yield the floor. consistency with ten 300-yard games, and f setting a new record of 414 pass- f RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENT ing yards; RECESS OF THE ST. LOUIS RAMS IN WIN- The Rams’ offense produced 526 points, the third-highest single regular season total; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under NING SUPER BOWL XXXIV Rams’ was the previous order, the hour of 12:30 Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I ask named the Miller Lite NFL Player of the having arrived and passed, the Senate unanimous consent that the Senate Year, donating the $30,000 award to Camp is in recess until the hour of 2:15 p.m. now proceed to the immediate consid- Barnabas, a -based Christian sum- Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:46 p.m., eration of S. Res. 250, submitted earlier mer camp for disabled children, and became recessed; whereupon, at 2:15 p.m., the only the sixth player to capture both the Na- Senate reassembled when called to by me, Senator ASHCROFT, along with tional Football League’s Most Valuable Senator KIT BOND and Senator PETER Player and the Super Bowl Most Valuable order by the Presiding Officer (Mr. FITZGERALD, and Senator DURBIN of Il- Player in the same season; INHOFE). linois. Rams’ , in the f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without regular season, set an all-time record for BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF objection, it is so ordered. yards from scrimmage with 2,429, became the 1999—Continued The clerk will report the resolution second player in NFL history with 1,000 by title. yards rushing and receiving in the same sea- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The assistant legislative clerk read son, had the highest average yards per rush question is on agreeing to the motion in the league and caught 87 passes, the to table the Wellstone amendment No. as follows: fourth highest in the NFC; A resolution (S. Res. 250) recognizing the Rams’ caught 77 2537 to S. 625. Under the previous agree- outstanding achievement of the St. Louis passes for 1,165 yards and 12 in ment, there will be 5 minutes equally Rams in winning Super Bowl XXXIV. the regular season and led the Rams in Super divided. There being no objection, the Senate Bowl XXXIV with six receptions for 162 Who yields time? proceeded to consider the resolution. yards, including the winning 73-yard touch- Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I ask in the fourth quarter; wonder whether I could ask unanimous Rams’ left corner back led the consent that the vote be first on the unanimous consent that the resolution Rams with a regular season career-high six be agreed to, the preamble be agreed payday amendment. , including one touchdown, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there to, and the motion to reconsider be laid has started in 97 straight games, the longest upon the table. current streak with the team; objection? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Rams’ linebacker had four Without objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. interceptions in the regular season, two of Mr. WELLSTONE. I thank my col- The resolution (S. Res. 250) was which he returned for touchdowns, and had leagues. I thank Senator GRASSLEY agreed to. the game winning tackle on the last play of from . Super Bowl XXXIV; Rams’ wide receiver The preamble was agreed to. AMENDMENT NO. 2538 set a Super Bowl rookie record The resolution, with its preamble, with seven catches for 109 yards in Super The PRESIDING OFFICER. If the reads as follows: Bowl XXXIV, including a nine-yard touch- Senator will yield for a moment, the S. RES. 250 down pass in the third quarter. question is on agreeing to the motion Whereas, in 1995 the re- Whereas, the St. Louis Rams Head Coach to table amendment No. 2538 by Sen- located to St. Louis, Missouri and became Dick Vermeil was named NFL’s coach of the ator WELLSTONE. the St. Louis Rams; year, and is the oldest coach to win a Super Mr. WELLSTONE. I thank the Chair. Whereas, the arrival of the St. Louis Rams Bowl; Mr. President and colleagues, I was ushered in a new era of unity in the St. Louis Whereas, the St. Louis Rams lead the on the floor earlier talking about this community fortified by the enthusiasm and league with 6 players chosen to start in the whole problem of payday amendments, 2000 ; and, energy of the St. Louis Rams’ fans and the payday loans, and car title pawns. To spirit and drive of the St. Louis Rams orga- Whereas, the St. Louis Rams won Super nization; Bowl XXXIV, defeating the valiant Ten- make a long story short, it is a very Whereas, the St. Louis Rams’ fans have in- nessee Titans 23–16 in the most exciting fin- unscrupulous practice. You have tar- corporated the unifying spirit of the Rams ish in Super Bowl history. Now, therefore, be gets of low-income, you have targets of into the community, making the St. Louis it women, you have targets of seniors area an even better place to live and work; Resolved, That the Senate who basically get a loan because of Whereas, the members of the St. Louis (1) commends the unity, loyalty, commu- something that happened in the fam- Rams’ team, including Kurt Warner, Mar- nity spirit, and enthusiasm of the St. Louis ily—medical emergency, you name it, shall Faulk, and Isaac Bruce, exemplify the Rams fans; character, sportsmanship, and integrity— (2) applauds the St. Louis Rams for their for $100, $200. It is rolled over and over both on and off the field—to which all Amer- commitment to high standards of character, again. They can end up being charged icans can aspire; perseverance, professionalism, excellence, 300, 400, or 500 percent a year—or a lien Whereas, the St. Louis Rams’ rallying cry, sportsmanship and teamwork; can be put on their car. The car can be ‘‘Gotta Go To Work,’’ embodies the great (3) praises the St. Louis Rams’ players and repossessed and sold. There isn’t a re- American work ethic, and symbolizes the organization for their commitment to the quirement in many States that these perseverance, dedication, talent and motiva- Greater St. Louis, MO community through families at least get back what they no tion of the St. Louis Rams football team and their many charitable activities; longer owe to these creditors. I don’t the St. Louis community; (4) congratulates both the St. Louis Rams Whereas, in the 1999–2000 season, the St. and Titans for providing football know why, when it comes to bank- Louis Rams committed themselves to the fans with a thrilling Super Bowl played in a ruptcy, those lenders who in good faith motto, ‘‘Gotta Go To Work,’’ and achieved sportsmanlike manner; have provided loan money to people record accomplishments: (5) recognizes the achievements of all the should be crowded out. The Rams won the NFC West divisional players, coaches, and support staff who were This amendment simply says if you title with a 13–3 record; instrumental in helping the St. Louis Rams are charging over 100 percent in annual The Rams posted an undefeated record at win Super Bowl XXXIV; interest on a loan and the borrower home, winning all ten games in the Trans (6) commends the St. Louis Rams for their goes bankrupt, you cannot make a World Dome, the longest home winning victory in Super Bowl XXXIV on January 30 streak for the Rams since 1978; 2000; and claim on that loan or the fees from Rams’ quarterback Kurt Warner enjoyed (7) directs the Secretary of the Senate to that loan. one of the best seasons by a quarterback in make available enrolled copies of this resolu- This is all about whether we are on NFL history, becoming only the second play- tion to the St. Louis Rams’ owners, the side of a lot of vulnerable citizens—

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