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1064 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 158, Pt. 1 February 7, 2012

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, A resolution (S. Res. 369) congratulating work, and community service in rep- AND PENSIONS the for winning resenting the entire New York and New Jer- Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I ask XLVI. sey metropolitan area: Now, therefore, be it unanimous consent that the Com- There being no objection, the Senate Resolved, That the Senate congratulates mittee on Health, Education, Labor, proceeded to consider the resolution. the New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLVI and completing one of the most im- and Pensions be authorized to meet, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- imous consent that the resolution be pressive seasons in professional sports his- during the session of the Senate, to tory. conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘The Prom- agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, ise of Accessible Technology: Chal- the motions to reconsider be laid upon f lenges and Opportunities’’ on February the table, with no intervening action 7, 2012, at 2:30 p.m., in room G–50 of the or debate, and any related statements MEASURE READ THE FIRST Dirksen Senate Office Building. be printed in the RECORD. TIME—S. 2079 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. REID. Mr. President, there is a objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 369) was bill at the desk due for its first read- SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE agreed to. ing. Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I ask The preamble was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The unanimous consent that the Select The resolution, with its preamble, clerk will read the bill by title for the Committee on Intelligence be author- reads as follows: first time. ized to meet during the session of the S. RES. 369 The assistant legislative clerk read Senate on February 7, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. Whereas on February 5, 2012, the New York as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Giants achieved the improbable and upset A bill (S. 2079) to extend the pay limitation objection, it is so ordered. the by a score of 21 to for Members of Congress and Federal Em- 17 to win Super Bowl XLVI; ployees. f Whereas during the 2012 postseason, the Gi- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask for a ants were the epitome of determination, for- second reading, and in order to place EXECUTIVE SESSION titude, and resiliency as they made their way through the playoffs and ultimately tri- the bill on the calendar under the pro- umphed over the New England Patriots; visions of rule XIV, I object to my own Whereas quarterback Elisha Nelson ‘‘Eli’’ request. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Manning, who went 30 for 40 for 296 yards, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- with 1 touchdown pass and zero intercep- will be read the second time on the imous consent that the Senate now tions, led a fourth-quarter touchdown drive, next legislative day. set a Super Bowl record by completing his proceed to executive session to con- first 9 pass attempts, and won his second f sider the following nomination: Cal- Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award; endar No. 545; that the nomination be Whereas set a ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, confirmed, the motion to reconsider be Super Bowl record with 3 punts downed in- considered made and laid upon the side the 10-yard line; FEBRUARY 9, 2012 table with no intervening action or de- Whereas in each round of the playoffs, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- bate; that no further motions be in when none of the experts thought the Giants imous consent that the Senate adjourn order to the nomination; that any re- had a chance to win, the Giants and their until 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, February loyal, dedicated, and passionate fans be- 9, 2012; that following the prayer and lated statements be printed in the lieved they could accomplish what others de- RECORD; that the President be imme- clared impossible; the pledge, the Journal of proceedings diately notified of the Senate’s action; Whereas in 2008, , be approved to date, the morning hour and the Senate then resume legislative of the Giants, led the Giants to victory in be deemed expired, and the time for the session. Super Bowl XLII; two leaders be reserved for their use The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas this season, Tom Coughlin, in his later in the day; that following any objection, it is so ordered. eighth year as head coach of the Giants, with leader remarks, the Senate be in a pe- The nomination considered and con- the help of , defensive coordi- riod of morning business until 11 a.m., nator, , , with Senators permitted to speak for firmed is as follows: and the entire Giants coaching staff, led the IN THE AIR FORCE Giants to a victory in Super Bowl XLVI and up to 10 minutes each, with the time The following named officer for appoint- brought the Vince Lombardi Trophy back to equally divided and controlled between ment in the United States Air Force to the the Meadowlands; the two leaders or their designees, with grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section Whereas the New York Giants organization the majority controlling the first half 624: is one of the most successful in National and the Republicans controlling the To be brigadier general Football League history, boasting 18 Hall of final half; that following morning busi- Famers, appearing in 31 postseasons, winning Colonel Bradley D. Spacy ness, the Senate resume consideration more than 600 games and 8 championships, of the motion to proceed to the surface including remarkable title runs in 1987, 1991, f 2008, and 2012 (Super Bowls XXI, XXV, XLII, transportation bill. and XLVI) that captivated New York and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without LEGISLATIVE SESSION New Jersey; objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Whereas the New York Giants are the first ate will now resume legislative session. team to win the Super Bowl with a 9 and 7 f regular-season record; f Whereas Giants co-owner and chief execu- PROGRAM tive officer and chairman and ex- Mr. REID. Mr. President, the next CONGRATULATING THE NEW YORK ecutive vice president have done a remarkable job leading this storied fran- vote will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday. GIANTS chise with the assistance and dedication of Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- their talented staff; f imous consent that the Senate proceed Whereas the New York Giants have played to the consideration of S. Res. 369. all their home games in East Rutherford, ADJOURNMENT UNTIL THURSDAY, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The New Jersey since 1976 and have supported FEBRUARY 9, 2012, AT 9:30 A.M. Bergen County and the northern New Jersey clerk will report the resolution by and New York areas with community-out- Mr. REID. Mr. President, if there is title. reach projects; and no further business to come before the The assistant legislative clerk read Whereas the entire Giants franchise has Senate, I ask unanimous consent that as follows: become a model of professionalism, team- it adjourn under the previous order.

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