March 3, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1065 Quigley Schrader Thompson (CA) The Clerk read the title of the resolu- New Orleans and throughout Louisiana and Rahall Schwartz Thompson (MS) tion. the Gulf Coast Region; Rangel Scott (GA) Thompson (PA) Whereas the New Orleans Saints are Rehberg Scott (VA) The text of the resolution is as fol- Thornberry headquartered in the 1st Congressional Dis- Reichert Sensenbrenner lows: Tiahrt trict of Louisiana in Metairie, Louisiana; Reyes Serrano Tiberi H. RES. 1079 Whereas ESPN’s Wright Thompson in his Richardson Sessions Tierney Rodriguez Sestak Titus Whereas, on February 7, 2010, the New Orle- article ‘‘Saints the Soul of America’s City’’ Roe (TN) Shadegg Tonko ans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts by captured the essence and importance of the Rogers (AL) Shea-Porter Towns a score of 31 to 17 to win the National Foot- Saints to the city of New Orleans and noted Rogers (KY) Sherman ball League (NFL) Championship; the resilience of this year’s team by stating, Rogers (MI) Shimkus Tsongas Rohrabacher Shuler Upton Whereas the Saints’ victory is the first ‘‘It’s perfect, isn’t it? The expansion team Rooney Shuster Van Hollen championship in the franchise’s 43-year his- whose first roster was created from players Ros-Lehtinen Simpson Vela´ zquez tory; unwanted by other teams has finally found Roskam Sires Visclosky Whereas the 2009 season was the best in success with a similar group.’’; and Ross Skelton Walden Saints franchise history, including an un- Whereas the 2009 Saints are evidence of Rothman (NJ) Slaughter Walz precedented 13-game winning streak; what can be accomplished when self is set Roybal-Allard Smith (NE) Waters Whereas Saints owners Tom Benson and aside and a teamwork mentality is adopted Royce Smith (NJ) Watson Rita Benson LeBlanc have invested in the by all of the players: Now, therefore, be it Ruppersberger Smith (TX) Watt Resolved, That the House of Representa- Rush Smith (WA) Waxman success of the Saints and have been remark- Ryan (OH) Snyder Weiner able in revitalizing this storied franchise and tives— Ryan (WI) Souder Welch promoting a strong and united New Orleans (1) congratulates the New Orleans Saints, Salazar Space Westmoreland and Louisiana; the team’s coaches and players, and the ´ Sanchez, Linda Speier Whitfield Whereas Saints General Manager Mickey loyal members of the ‘‘Who Dat’’ Nation on T. Spratt Wilson (OH) Loomis has been successful in building an winning Super Bowl XLIV; and Sanchez, Loretta Stark Wilson (SC) (2) recognizes— Sarbanes Stearns outstanding team by drafting new players Wittman Scalise Stupak and signing key free agents; (A) the New Orleans Saints as the soul of Schakowsky Sutton Wolf Whereas Doug Thornton, Senior Vice New Orleans; and Schauer Tanner Woolsey President of Stadiums and Arenas, helped (B) the significant contributions made by Schiff Taylor Wu the Saints return to New Orleans through his the team in the recovery efforts of New Orle- Schmidt Teague Yarmuth integral role in rebuilding the Superdome ans, Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast Region. Schock Terry Young (FL) after Hurricane Katrina; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- NAYS—2 Whereas Coach Sean Payton, with the help ant to the rule, the gentleman from of Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams, Of- Paul Young (AK) Louisiana (Mr. MELANCON) and the gen- fensive Coordinator Pete Carmichael, Jr., NOT VOTING—21 and all of the Saints’ coaching staff, led the tleman from Louisiana (Mr. CAO) each Barrett (SC) Hastings (WA) Pingree (ME) team to its first National Football Con- will control 20 minutes. Campbell Hinojosa Radanovich ference (NFC) Championship and first ever The Chair recognizes the gentleman Carson (IN) Hoekstra Sullivan Super Bowl victory through leadership and a from Louisiana (Mr. MELANCON). Dahlkemper Jackson Lee Turner winning philosophy; GENERAL LEAVE Davis (AL) (TX) Wamp Whereas the Saints led the league with an Deal (GA) Markey (MA) Mr. MELANCON. Mr. Speaker, I ask Wasserman average of 31.9 points and 403.8 yards per Fallin Massa Schultz unanimous consent that all Members Garamendi Pascrell game during the 2009 regular season; Whereas, in the 2009 regular season, the may have 5 legislative days in which to b 1640 Saints eclipsed team records in most points revise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there So (two-thirds being in the affirma- and most touchdowns in a season and most objection to the request of the gen- tive) the rules were suspended and the interceptions returned for a touchdown in a game; tleman from Louisiana? resolution was agreed to. Whereas Saints quarterback Drew Brees There was no objection. The result of the vote was announced set an NFL record by completing 70.6 percent Mr. MELANCON. Mr. Speaker, on be- as above recorded. of his passes during the 2009 regular season; half of the Committee on Oversight and A motion to reconsider was laid on Whereas Drew Brees, Darren Sharper, Government Reform, I am proud to the table. Jahri Evans, Jonathan Vilma, and John present House Resolution 1079 for con- Stated for: Stinchcomb of the Saints were named to the 2010 NFC Pro Bowl squad; sideration. This resolution congratu- Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. Madam lates the National Football League Speaker, on rollcall No. 83, I did not vote, but Whereas Drew Brees was named the Most Valuable Player for Super Bowl XLIV; Champion New Orleans Saints for win- intended to vote ‘‘yes.’’ Whereas during Super Bowl XLIV— ning Super Bowl XLIV and for bringing f (1) the Saints accumulated a total of 332 New Orleans its first Lombardi Trophy ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER yards; in franchise history. (2) quarterback Drew Brees passed for 288 PRO TEMPORE House Resolution 1079 was introduced yards, threw 2 touchdowns, and tied a Super by my friend and colleague, Represent- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bowl record with 32 pass completions; ative JOSEPH CAO of Louisiana, on Feb- BRIGHT). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule (3) Marques Colston led the Saints in re- ceiving with 7 catches for 83 yards; ruary 9, 2010, and enjoys the support of XX, the Chair will postpone further over 70 Members of Congress. proceedings today on motions to sus- (4) Saints kicker Garrett Hartley set a Super Bowl record with 3 field goals of over Mr. Speaker, on February 7, 2010, pend the rules on which a recorded vote 40 yards each; and after a hard fought and dramatic game, or the yeas and nays are ordered, or on (5) Thomas Morstead’s perfectly executed the New Orleans Saints, playing in which the vote incurs objection under onside kick to start the second half and their first ever championship game, de- clause 6 of rule XX. Tracy Porter’s 74-yard interception for a feated the Indianapolis Colts by a score touchdown late in the fourth quarter were Record votes on postponed questions of 31–17 to win Super Bowl XLIV. The will be taken later in the week. integral in the Saints’ victory and will for- ever be remembered by the ‘‘Who Dat’’ faith- victory is the first championship in the f ful; Saints’ 43-year history and caps a truly b 1645 Whereas Saints owner Tom Benson, during remarkable season for the franchise. The Saints finished the regular season CONGRATULATING NFL CHAMPION the Lombardi Trophy presentation at mid- field, said ‘‘Louisiana, by the way of New Or- with a franchise best 13 wins and 3 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS leans, is back. And this shows the whole losses. Mr. MELANCON. Mr. Speaker, I world. We’re back.’’; During the 2009 season, they led the move to suspend the rules and agree to Whereas the Saints’ motto all year has National Football League in average the resolution (H. Res. 1079) congratu- been ‘‘Finish Strong’’; points per game and yards per game. lating the National Football League Whereas the Saints repeatedly have been Furthermore, the 2009–2010 Saints set called a beacon of hope for the city of New Champion New Orleans Saints for win- Orleans and a catalyst for recovery through- franchise records for most points and ning Super Bowl XLIV and for bringing out Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region; most touchdowns in a season, as well New Orleans its first Lombardi Trophy Whereas the Saints have positively influ- as most interceptions returned for a in franchise history, as amended. enced and lifted the morale of the people in touchdown in a single game. Still, it VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:20 Mar 04, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03MR7.021 H03MRPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE.