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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2002 ______

S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATING THE FOR THEIR VICTORY IN THE AFC GAME OVER THE STEELERS AND ADVANCING TO THE

Introduced By: Senators Celona, J Montalbano, P Fogarty, Alves, and F Caprio

Date Introduced: January 29, 2002

Referred To: Senate read and passed

1 WHEREAS, The New England Patriots, despite being big underdogs to the vaunted

2 , went into Pittsburgh and defeated the Steelers on their home turf; and

3 WHEREAS, New England's rock-solid defense completely flummoxed Pittsburgh's

4 , , and dictated the pace of the game in New England's favor; and

5 WHEREAS, played well, but was injured in the second quarter. Once again,

6 New England rose to the occasion as assumed the quarterbacking duties and led

7 the Patriots to victory; and

8 WHEREAS, , New England's all-pro , played the game of his

9 life and New England's special team unit once again outperformed the opposition, even scoring a

10 touchdown on a blocked field goal; and

11 WHEREAS, New England now goes to the Super Bowl in New Orleans to play the St.

12 Louis Rams. Once again New England is a big underdog, but anyone who has witnessed the

13 heart, fire and determination of this team all season will never underestimate the Patriots' chances

14 next Sunday. All of New England has rallied to the Patriots' cause and is confident they will be

15 victorious next Sunday in the Super Bowl; now, therefore be it

16 RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

17 hereby congratulates the New England Patriots on their victory in the AFC Championship Game

18 over the Pittsburgh Steelers and wishes them continued success next Sunday in the Super Bowl

19 against the St. Louis Rams; and be it further 1 RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he is hereby authorized and directed to

2 transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to New England Patriots owner, .

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