February 12, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H837 ‘‘thank you’’ for helping to better our society a source of great inspiration and pride for all winning an NFL record-breaking 11 straight and contributing to our freedom. Too many Haitians. I am not surprised by the indomitable road games, granting them the title of were forgotten and unrecognized for their dili- spirit of these Haitian soldiers who so coura- ‘‘Road Warriors’’, and in the process became only the second team in NFL history to win gence, commitment and sacrifices. geously defended America’s fight for inde- 3 playoff games and the Super Bowl away As we continue to celebrate the month of pendence. from their home field; February and Black History Month, let us be On October 9, 1779, the soldiers of Chas- Whereas in each round of the playoffs, mindful of the Haitian soldiers and the numer- seurs-Volontaires de Saint Domingue, Haiti, when none of the experts thought they had a ous others of the African diaspora that re- served as the largest unit of soldiers of African chance to win, the Giants and their loyal, nounced slavery and aided in the formation of descent to fight in the Siege of Savannah dedicated, and passionate fans believed they our great Nation. I urge my colleagues to sup- alongside American and French forces. The could accomplish what others declared im- port this resolution honoring the courage of monument in Savannah serves as a tribute to possible; the Haitian soldiers who fought for American the hundreds of Haitian volunteers who took Whereas Tom Coughlin, in his fourth sea- son as head coach of the Giants, has gone to independence and renunciation of slavery . great risk and traveled by sea to fight for the playoffs for 3 straight seasons, and this Mr. BOOZMAN. Again, I appreciate American freedom during the Revolutionary season lead his team, with the help of Defen- the hard work of the gentleman from War. Today, I heartily applaud the Haitian sol- sive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Offensive Florida in bringing this forward. I diers who lost their lives fighting for our coun- Coordinator Kevin Gilbride, and the entire would urge my fellow Congressmen to try. Giants coaching staff, to Super Bowl XLII vote ‘‘yes’’ on this very timely resolu- MR. FALEOMAVAEGA. I yield back and brought the Vince Lombardi Trophy tion, and having no further speakers, I the balance of my time. back to the Meadowlands; yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Whereas the New York Giants organization Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. I thank my question is on the motion offered by is one of the most successful in NFL history, the gentleman from American Samoa boasting 15 Hall of Fame players, appearing good friend from Arkansas for manage- in 26 postseasons, winning more than 600 ment of this legislation and commend (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) that the House games, 16 NFL divisional championships, and the gentleman from Florida and the suspend the rules and agree to the reso- 7 NFL championships, including remarkable gentlewoman from Texas for their elo- lution, H. Res. 909, as amended. title runs in 1987, 1991, and 2008 (Super Bowls quent statements concerning this legis- The question was taken. XXI, XXV, and XLII) that captivated New lation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the York and New Jersey; Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Whereas Giants owner and Chief Executive support of H. Res. 909 introduced by Rep- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Officer John Mara and Executive Vice Presi- dent Steve Tisch have done a remarkable job resentative KENDRICK MEEK of Florida com- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. leading this storied franchise with the assist- memorating the courage of the Haitian sol- ance and dedication of their talented staff; diers that fought for American independence The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Whereas the New York Giants have played in the Siege of Savannah and for Haiti’s inde- all their home games in the Meadowlands ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the pendence and renunciation of slavery. Sports Complex, located in East Rutherford, H. Res. 909 recognizes the honorable act of Chair’s prior announcement, further New Jersey, since 1976 and have supported the Haitian soldiers of the Chasseurs- proceedings on this motion will be Bergen County and the northern New Jersey Volontaires de Saint Domingue who volun- postponed. and New York areas with community out- f reach projects; and teered to join the fight for American independ- Whereas the entire Giants franchise has ence in the fall of 1779. Already in the fifth CONGRATULATING THE NATIONAL become a model of professionalism, team- year of the American Revolution, Americans FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPION work, and community service in rep- were growing weary of gaining independence NEW YORK GIANTS FOR WINNING resenting the entire New York and New Jer- when the Haitians stepped in. Today, we give SUPER BOWL XLII sey metropolitan area: Now, therefore, be it them our gratitude for their bravery in sending Resolved, That the House of Representa- Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I tives congratulates the National Football over 500 soldiers to aid us in our fight for move to suspend the rules and agree to independence. We also remember and honor League champion New York Giants for win- the resolution (H. Res. 960) congratu- ning Super Bowl XLII and completing one of their sacrifice of over 300 men lost during the lating the National Football League the most impressive seasons in professional Siege of Savannah in October 1779. champion New York Giants for winning sports history. I hold Haiti’s achievements of being the Super Bowl XLII and completing one of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- world’s first black-led republic and the first the most remarkable postseason runs ant to the rule, the gentleman from Caribbean state to achieve independence in in professional sports history. North Carolina (Mr. BUTTERFIELD) and high esteem. However, Haiti continues to The Clerk read the title of the resolu- the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. struggle against poverty and instability. This is tion. SHAYS) each will control 20 minutes. why we need to commemorate the landmark The text of the resolution is as fol- The Chair recognizes the gentleman of the brave actions of the 500 Haitians who lows: from North Carolina. fought alongside Americans for our freedom. H. RES. 960 It is important that we honor the progress of GENERAL LEAVE Whereas on February 3, 2008, in Glendale, states in the 21st century continuing the fight Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I Arizona, the New York Giants achieved the ask unanimous consent that all Mem- against racially driven injustice. I would like to improbable and upset the previously mention that H.R. 3432, which I introduced in undefeated New England Patriots by a score bers may have 5 legislative days in August 2007, was signed into law by the of 17 to 14 in Super Bowl XLII to win the Na- which to revise and extend their re- President last week on February 5, 2008. This tional Football League (NFL) Championship; marks. bill called for the establishment of the commis- Whereas during the 2007–2008 post season, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sion on the abolition of the transatlantic slave the Giants were the epitome of determina- objection to the request of the gen- trade. tion, fortitude, and resiliency as they made tleman from North Carolina? As Haiti still struggles to find her own model their way through the playoffs and ulti- There was no objection. mately triumphed over the previously Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I of peace and liberty, we extend our support by undefeated New England Patriots, who were commemorating the loyalty of Haitians to the favored by 12 points to win the championship am pleased to join my colleagues today U.S. Haitians played a vital role in America’s game; in the consideration of H. Res. 960, path to independence and freedom. Whereas quarterback Elisha Nelson ‘‘Eli’’ which provides for the recognition of Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight Manning, who had 19 completions for 255 the National Football League cham- in support of H. Res. 909 ‘‘Commemorating yards and 2 touchdowns, was selected as the pion New York Giants for winning the Courage of the Haitian Soldiers That Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XLII; Super Bowl XLII and for completing Fought for American Independence in the Whereas the New York Giants’ win over one of the most remarkable postseason the New England Patriots was the most- runs in professional sports history. Siege of Savannah and for Haiti’s Independ- watched Super Bowl ever, with 97,500,000 ence and Renunciation of Slavery.’’ viewers, making it the second most viewed On Super Bowl Sunday, I was in Co- This resolution highlights the heroism dis- American broadcast in television history; lumbus, Georgia. And when I realized played by 900 Haitian soldiers in Savannah Whereas the Giants achieved one of the that my flight was scheduled at the during the American Revolutionary War and is most remarkable feats in sports history by very same time as the Super Bowl, I

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House Reso- MAN of New Jersey, and it has the sup- found in each other the strength to do lution 960, I’m sure, will get tremen- port and cosponsorship of 60 Members what they couldn’t have done any dous support here. of Congress. other way, take down the ‘‘next big On any list of the most memorable Mr. Speaker, it is only fitting that thing’’ in the biggest game of the year. moments in sports history, the word we consider this resolution today as it Thanks, Giants, for showing us what is ‘‘underdog’’ often makes an appear- highlights and expresses our com- possible when we don’t take ‘‘no’’ for ance. We always seem to remember the memoration of one of sporting his- an answer. team that overcame adversity, and we tory’s most exciting wins which oc- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of always remember the team that over- curred on February 3, 2008, when the my time. came doubt to steal victory from the New York Giants battled back from be- Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, at grasp of a supposedly superior oppo- this time I yield 5 minutes to the gen- hind to beat the undefeated New Eng- nent in the last second, against all tleman from New Jersey (Mr. ROTH- land Patriots by a score of 17–14 to cap- odds, and against all predictions. MAN), the sponsor of this great legisla- In some ways, we can all see our- ture the NFL’s coveted Lombardi Tro- tion and a good friend of all of us. selves as underdogs. Sometimes, no phy. Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise matter what you do, how hard you try, Super Bowl XLII and the persever- today in support of H. Res. 960, legisla- it can feel like the whole world is root- ance of the New York Giants to become tion to congratulate the New York Gi- ing for the other team and the other only the second team in football his- ants for winning Super Bowl XLII and guy. There are lessons here of persever- tory to go from NFC wild card con- completing one of the greatest upsets ance. Whether you are a candidate, tender to NFL champion will undoubt- in professional sports history. whether you are a Congressman, edly go down in the record books. I introduced this resolution because I whether you are a truck driver is im- For this accomplishment, we stand am so proud of this team that plays at material. to commend the New York Giants fran- Giants Stadium in the New Jersey Maybe this is why the Giants’ upset chise, players, coaches, and all of the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New over the heavily favored New England supportive fans from across the world Jersey. My constituents and I are so Patriots resonates so strongly with the on a job well done. I urge the passage honored that we have a Super Bowl American people and is sure to be re- of this measure. champion back in our region. membered as one of the greatest vic- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of On Sunday, February 3, in Glendale, tories in the history of the National my time. Arizona, the New York football Giants Football League. Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, this is achieved the highly improbable by At the start of the playoffs, no one great fun. beating the previously undefeated New believed the Giants would defeat the Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support England Patriots. The score was 17–14, Dallas Cowboys, their flashy division of H. Res. 960 congratulating the New and they went on to win Super Bowl rivals who had beaten them twice dur- York Giants for their 17–14 victory over XLII. ing the regular season, but they did. the New England Patriots in Super The game was the most watched No one believed that the Giants Bowl XLII. Super Bowl ever with nearly 100 mil- would defeat the great Green Bay It was a second straight Super Bowl lion viewers tuning in to make it the Packers; but on the frozen tundra of victory for the first family of football, second-most viewed American tele- Lambeau Field, and against a living the Mannings. Peyton Manning led the vision broadcast in history. legend, they prevailed. Indianapolis Colts to the title last I offer this resolution to honor the And no one believed the Giants could year, and his younger brother, Eli, entire Giants organization on their in- compete with New England. The Patri- threw two touchdown passes to lead credible season and on their win. Spe- ots were the team of destiny. Man, the Giants to victory this year and cifically, I would like to congratulate we’ve heard that on this floor about a claim the Most Valuable Player award, Giants owner and chief executive offi- lot of things. They had the perfect like his brother. cer John Mara; executive vice presi- team, the perfect season to complete. Their father, Archie, of course, was a dent Steve Tisch; head coach Tom Only God is perfect, Mr. Speaker. great pro quarterback himself, spend- Coughlin; defensive coordinator Steve Only God. ing most of his career with the New Or- Spagnuolo; offensive coordinator Kevin No one but the Big Blue faithful be- leans Saints. Gilbride, and all of the Giants players lieved the Giants had a chance to win John Wooden, the greater former and support staff on a job very well that night. But history is known to repeat itself, UCLA basketball coach, said sports done. and the history of sports is full of great don’t build character, they reveal it. The entire Giants franchise has been a model of professionalism, teamwork, upsets, victorious underdogs, from the So what does this victory say about the miracle on the ice, to Buster Douglas, New York Giants? It says they are a re- and community service in representing the New York-New Jersey metropoli- to Joe Namath. And now, in the same silient bunch, entering the playoffs as breath, we can say the 2007 football Gi- the number five seed in a six-team NFC tan area. Their Super Bowl triumph shows ants. field, then defeating a Dallas team who Who will ever be able to forget the al- had beaten them twice in the regular that no matter what the odds, a group of determined underdogs can take on a most supernatural catch made by season and a Green Bay team in arctic Wayne, New Jersey, resident David conditions to reach the big game. dynasty and emerge victorious. This time, the team that slew Goliath were Tyree? Born in Montclair, went to There, they stymied an offense that schools there. Indeed, it was this grad- had scored more points, gained more Giants themselves. I urge my colleagues to join me in uate from New Jersey’s Montclair High yards, and won more games in a season supporting House Resolution 960 and in who caught a not-to-be-believed 32- than any team in NFL history. They congratulating the New York football yard pass from Eli Manning that kept did it by keeping that offense off the Giants for their outstanding season the winning drive alive with only 59 field. New York owned the ball for and remarkable win in Super Bowl seconds left. nearly 20 of the first 30 minutes. They XLII. As the final seconds ticked off the did it with new heroes such as David Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I reserve game clock, the emotions and excite- Tyree, who scored the go-ahead touch- the balance of my time. ment were immeasurable. But it was a down. He had never caught a touch- bittersweet moment for me. I wished down pass in the NFL before. And they b 1600 my friend and fellow Fordham alum- did it with seasoned vets such as Mi- Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, at nus, Wellington Mara, the Giants late chael Strahan who led a defense that this time I am pleased to yield 4 min- owner, was alive to witness it.

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He served as a I would have liked to have asked unan- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- deacon at the Cornerstone Missionary imous consent that former Congress- resentatives of the United States of America in Baptist Church in Elizabeth City, and man ROGER WICKER, who was a House Congress assembled, as a member of the Board of Trustees Member who was sitting here, could SECTION 1. DR. CLIFFORD BELL JONES, SR. POST of the Museum of the Albemarle. He speak; but given now he’s a Senator, I OFFICE. was a proud trustee emeritus of Eliza- don’t think you would have found that (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the beth City State University. United States Postal Service located at 1704 in order. But what he said to me was Weeksville Road in Elizabeth City, North As I said a moment ago, a veteran of how proud he is that Archie Manning, Carolina, shall be known and designated as World War I, he was a member of who was his classmate at Ole Miss, had the ‘‘Dr. Clifford Bell Jones, Sr. Post Office’’. American Legion Post 223. these two remarkable sons in Eli and (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Dr. Jones was a member, as was my Peyton, and he thinks it reflects well, map, regulation, document, paper, or other father, of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, I think, on Ole Miss, and certainly on record of the United States to the facility re- and was a 32-degree Mason. his dad. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Dr. Jones was a member of numerous But I’d also like to express some- be a reference to the ‘‘Dr. Clifford Bell Jones, professional organizations that in- Sr. Post Office’’. thing else. For those of us who are not cluded the Eastern North Carolina the sports fans that others may be, it The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical was a tremendously proud moment for ant to the rule, the gentleman from Society, and the North Carolina Dental us to see the New York Giants put North Carolina (Mr. BUTTERFIELD) and Society, among others. their best team forward in the last the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Dr. Jones was the recipient of several game of the season against the New SHAYS) each will control 20 minutes. awards and honors throughout his pro- England Patriots when the outcome of The Chair recognizes the gentleman fessional career. He received the the game didn’t matter to New York, from North Carolina. Meharry Medical College President’s but it mattered to people like me and GENERAL LEAVE Award for Service to Mankind. I ac- others who feel that the obligation of Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I companied Dr. Jones and my father pro sports is to always play their best ask unanimous consent that all Mem- back to Meharry for their 50th reunion and always put their best team for- bers may have 5 legislative days in in 1977. It was a great occasion. ward. And I think that remarkable which to revise and extend their re- Twice Dr. Jones was awarded the game which they almost won led ulti- marks. Delta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi mately to the remarkable games that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Fraternity’s Certificate of Honor, and followed and to their ultimate victory. objection to the request of the gen- I’m sure the Speaker would take great This is a kick. This was a game that tleman from North Carolina? pride in that, as the Speaker of the I’ll remember the rest of my life be- There was no objection. House today, the acting Speaker, is an cause it had so much to do about char- Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, Omega, for exceptional service to the acter. I’m pleased to join my colleagues today citizens of northeastern North Carolina Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance in the consideration of H.R. 3468, which in the field of dentistry. of my time. seeks to name a postal facility on the He was awarded a certificate of ap- Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I campus of Elizabeth City State Univer- preciation from the City Council of don’t have any additional speakers at sity in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Elizabeth City for his invaluable serv- this time. It’s just obvious that we after a great American, Dr. Clifford ices on the city’s human relations com- have some Members on this floor today Bell Jones, Sr. Mr. Speaker, this bill mittee. who are very proud of the New York has the support of the entire North Dr. Jones dedicated the better part of Giants. Carolina delegation. his 99 years serving mankind in his Thank you very much for the time. I Dr. Clifford Bell Jones, Sr., was born profession and through his community yield back the balance of my time as in Washington County, North Carolina, and involvement. well. a very rural part of my congressional Sadly, Dr. Clifford Bell Jones, Sr., The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. district. He and his family relocated to passed away several years ago and JACKSON of Illinois). The question is on Virginia, and Dr. Jones spent his form- leaves a rich history. the motion offered by the gentleman ative years in Hampton. Later he at- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Dr. from North Carolina (Mr. tended Lutheran College in Greens- Jones for his outstanding service to my BUTTERFIELD) that the House suspend boro, North Carolina. In 1923, Dr. Jones home State of North Carolina and to the rules and agree to the resolution, received a Bachelor of Science degree our country. H. Res. 960. from the great Shaw University in Ra- I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘aye’’ The question was taken. leigh, North Carolina; and Dr. Jones on H.R. 3468. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery de- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being gree in 1927 from the historic Meharry my time. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Medical College in Nashville, Ten- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, on nessee. Shortly after being awarded his today to urge the passing of this bill that I demand the yeas and nays. dental degree, Dr. Jones began his pro- designating the post office in Elizabeth The yeas and nays were ordered. fessional life in Elizabeth City, North City, North Carolina, as the Dr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Carolina, where he practiced general Clifford Bell Jones, Sr. Post Office. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the dentistry for 66 years. Dr. Jones led an honorable life serv- Chair’s prior announcement, further Mr. Speaker, I am particularly proud ing his country, profession, and com- proceedings on this motion will be to sponsor this legislation because my munity with dignity for well over half postponed. father and Dr. Jones were very close a century. f friends. They were classmates at Shaw. A veteran of World War I, Dr. Jones They were classmates at Meharry, and returned home to earn his bachelor of DR. CLIFFORD BELL JONES, SR. they fought together in World War I science from Shaw University and ulti- POST OFFICE and spent their lifetimes in service to mately his doctorate of dental surgery Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I their community. from Meharry Medical College Dental move to suspend the rules and pass the Dr. Jones participated in many local School in 1927. He began his profes- bill (H.R. 3468) to designate the facility and community activities in Elizabeth sional career in Elizabeth City, North

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