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2002 -- S 2266 ======= LC01868 ======= STATE OF RHODE ISLAND 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 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS FOR THEIR VICTORY IN THE AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OVER THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS AND ADVANCING TO THE SUPER BOWL 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 Pittsburgh Steelers, 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 quarterback, Kordell Stewart, and dictated the pace of the game in New England's favor; and 5 WHEREAS, Tom Brady played well, but was injured in the second quarter. Once again, 6 New England rose to the occasion as Drew Bledsoe assumed the quarterbacking duties and led 7 the Patriots to victory; and 8 WHEREAS, Troy Brown, New England's all-pro wide receiver, 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, Robert Kraft. ======= LC01868 ======= 2 .