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October 9, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 26867 b 1515 Packers, a community-owned organization; Compete with one another. Do your and personal best every day and move up. COMMENDING GREEN BAY PACK- (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Rep- ERS BRETT These 3 ideas tell the story of the resentatives to transmit a copy of this reso- and their quarter- FAVRE FOR ESTABLISHING A lution to , to the Green Bay Packers organization, and to the Commis- back Brett Favre. They reflect the RECORD FOR MOST CAREER sioner of the National Football League. spirit of the people in both and in , and they will con- PASSES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tinue to be lived out by Brett Favre ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- during his career in professional sports linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman er, I move to suspend the rules and and beyond. from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER) each will agree to the resolution (H. Res. 697) I ask my colleagues to join with me control 20 minutes. commending Green Bay Packers quar- in recognizing the accomplishments of The Chair recognizes the gentleman terback Brett Favre for establishing a the Green Bay Packers, the hard- from Illinois. National Football League record for working people of Green Bay and the most career touchdown passes, and for GENERAL LEAVE people of Wisconsin and our future Hall other purposes. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- of Fame quarterback Brett Favre. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- er, I ask unanimous consent that all If I may read the resolution, which tion. Members may have 5 legislative days reads, H. Res. 697, ‘‘Commending Green The text of the resolution is as fol- in which to revise and extend their re- lows: Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre marks. for establishing a National Football H. RES. 697 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there League record for most career touch- Whereas on September 30, 2007, Green Bay objection to the request of the gen- Packers quarterback Brett Favre established down passes, and for other purposes. tleman from Illinois? ‘‘Whereas on September 30, 2007, a National Football League (NFL) record by There was no objection. throwing his 421st touchdown pass; Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Whereas in addition to the career touch- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Favre established a National Football down mark, Brett Favre also holds the NFL er, it is my pleasure to yield such time League (NFL) record by throwing his record for greatest number of wins by a as he might consume to the author of 421st touchdown pass; starting quarterback and the NFL record for this legislation, Representative STEVE ‘‘Whereas in addition to the career playing in the most consecutive games as a KAGEN. touchdown mark, Brett Favre also starting quarterback; Mr. KAGEN. Madam Speaker, I holds the NFL record for greatest num- Whereas Brett Favre is the only 3-time thank my colleague. ber of wins by a starting quarterback winner of the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Madam Speaker, Green Bay, Wis- Award; and the NFL record for playing in the Whereas Brett Favre’s 16 consecutive years consin, the Green Bay Packers and most consecutive games as a starting of dedicated service with the Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre have a great quarterback; Packers has enhanced the lives of the people deal in common. They’re hardworking, ‘‘Whereas Brett Favre is the only 3- of Northeast Wisconsin and exemplified the dedicated to the community and be- time winner of the NFL’s Most Valu- Wisconsin work ethic; lieve in competing with, not against, able Player Award; Whereas Brett Favre’s contributions to his one another to bring out the very best ‘‘Whereas Brett Favre’s 16 consecu- community have extended beyond the foot- performance possible for each and tive years of dedicated service with the ball field; every athlete and every time on the Whereas Brett Favre was born in Gulf Green Bay Packers has enhanced the Port, Mississippi, was raised in Kiln, Mis- field. lives of the people of Northeast Wis- sissippi, and attended the University of Today, the House of consin and exemplified the Wisconsin Southern Mississippi; Representatives offers its praise to work ethic; Whereas Brett Favre’s loyalties to his Brett Favre, to his family, to the ‘‘Whereas Brett Favre’s contribu- home State of Mississippi and adopted State Green Bay Packers and to the people of tions to his community have extended of Wisconsin are reflected in his participa- Wisconsin who together own the most beyond the football field; tion in and organization of numerous chari- storied team in professional sports. ‘‘Whereas Brett Favre was born in table activities in those States, including In fact, the Green Bay Packers, un- the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation, the Gulfport, Mississippi, was raised in Special Olympics, the Make-A-Wish Founda- like any other corporate entity in Kiln, Mississippi, and attended the Uni- tion, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Amer- America, can never be offshored be- versity of Southern Mississippi; ica; cause the team is owned by the people ‘‘Whereas Brett Favre’s loyalties to Whereas the Brett Favre Fourward Foun- living in Green Bay and Wisconsin. his home State of Mississippi and dation aids disadvantaged children in Wis- There are three things our Nation adopted State of Wisconsin are re- consin and Mississippi and has raised more can learn from the success of Brett flected in his participation in and orga- than $1,000,000 for people affected by Hurri- Favre and the Green Bay Packers. nization of numerous charitable activi- cane Katrina in Mississippi; First, the team competes with one an- Whereas Brett Favre and his wife, Deanna ties in those States, including the Favre, co-founded the Hope other to bring out the very best per- Brett Favre Fourward Foundation, the Foundation, which provides assistance to formance from every athlete. Special Olympics, the Make-A-Wish women in need affected by breast cancer; and Secondly, Brett, like successful Foundation, and the Boys and Girls Whereas Brett Favre has demonstrated Olympic speed skating champions that Clubs of America; that hard work and single-mindedness of I’ve come to know, does his personal ‘‘Whereas the Brett Favre Fourward purpose can bring success, and epitomizes best every single day, in practice and Foundation aids disadvantaged chil- the words of NFL Hall of Fame Coach Vince on the field. If one does one’s personal dren in Wisconsin and Mississippi and : ‘‘People who work together will best each and every day, no one can win, whether it be against complex football has raised more than $1,000,000 for peo- defenses, or the problems of modern soci- criticize you. ple affected by in ety.’’: Now, therefore, be it And lastly, the two words that form Mississippi; Resolved, That the House of Representa- our American competitive spirit: ‘‘Whereas Brett Favre and his wife, tives— ‘‘move up.’’ Don’t settle for second Deanna Favre, co-founded the Deanna (1) commends Green Bay Packers quarter- place. Shoot for the gold and settle for Favre Hope Foundation, which pro- back Brett Favre for establishing a National the silver, but at all times, never, vides assistance to women in need af- Football League record for most career never stop trying to move up. And re- fected by breast cancer; and touchdown passes; (2) recognizes Brett Favre for his out- member, we know from our experiences ‘‘Whereas Brett Favre has dem- standing community service in Wisconsin that everybody falls. We all have fail- onstrated that hard work and single- and Mississippi and his 16 consecutive years ures. But it’s not how far you fall; it’s mindedness of purpose can bring suc- of dedicated service with the Green Bay how high you bounce back. cess, and epitomizes the words of NFL

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He high level. quarterback Brett Favre for estab- started at 7 different positions, includ- Most importantly, Brett Favre has lishing a National Football League ing offensive and defensive line, as a remained humble while leading the record for most career touchdown ninth grader on a varsity football Packers to four wins and only one loss passes; team. so far this season. I realize my good ‘‘(2) recognizes Brett Favre for his In 1987, he arrived at Southern Miss, friend Mr. SOUDER has already given outstanding community service in Wis- and at age 17, was listed as the sev- the Packers their fifth win. That will consin and Mississippi and his 16 con- enth-string for the Golden Eagles. Mid- come this Sunday against the Wash- secutive years of dedicated service way through the third game of that ington Redskins. After his record- with the Green Bay Packers, a commu- season, he had become the starter. He breaking performance, Brett Favre said nity-owned organization; and would not relinquish that spot until he the last thing on his mind was the ‘‘(3) directs the Clerk of the House of graduated 4 years later. He would lead record. That truly sums up how this in- Representatives to transmit a copy of stunning upsets of Florida State and, dividual approaches the game. It’s not this resolution to Brett Favre, to the as a senior, Alabama. for personal glory but for team pride Green Bay Packers organization, and Two years later, was hired and continuing on their winning ways. to the Commissioner of the National as general manager of the Green Bay Favre’s teammates and coaches cred- Football League.’’ Packers. In his first speech to Packer it his work in the off-season and be- Mr. SOUDER. Madam Speaker, I fans, Wolf revealed that the Packers’ yield myself such time as I may con- tween games as the reason the three- next quarterback was a guy they’d time NFL Most Valuable Player has re- sume. never heard of, a guy who had lan- We’re going to be saying lots of nice mained successful. guished as a third-string signal caller Favre’s leadership has helped the things about Brett Favre this after- of the , a guy named noon, but I want to make sure that he Packers to start off the year on top of Brett Favre. He traded a the division. understands the most important thing. you’ve never heard of to Atlanta for In my fantasy football team, the Favre has been a leader off the field Favre, and the rest is history. as well. This resolution honors Brett Domers, he’s my starting quarterback Well, maybe not all the rest. The and Deanna Favre’s work supporting this weekend. I need a lot of points. I Packers are 5–1 this year, and Favre, at the Special Olympics, the Make-A- don’t want this going to his head that 38, is off to his best start in years. Wish Foundation, the Boys and Girls we’re passing this congressional resolu- Teammates say he’s in the best shape Club of America, breast cancer patients tion. of his career; coaches say he is making and those affected by Hurricane In my little hometown of 700 of the best decisions of his career. Katrina. Grabill outside Fort Wayne, Indiana, Could he do it again? Could he win In a year plagued with sports scan- when it was created, a man named Ben his second ? American dals, Brett Favre sets a positive exam- Neuenschwander brought a German hope so. For those of us ple for all Americans that there is still over named Fred Marolf, and then Fred Colts fans, we hope he does well in the honesty and dignity in sports. broke off, and up at the county line he final game but doesn’t win. formed a cheese company. And after Madam Speaker, I yield back. I’m proud to join with all my col- many years and just a few miles from Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- leagues and the Members of the House my hometown, they moved up to where er, I yield such time as he might con- of Representatives to salute Brett all the cheeseheads go, to Wisconsin. sume to the gentleman from Michigan Favre’s continued success on and off County Line Cheese today is 1 of the (Mr. STUPAK). the field, and I look forward to another more famous cheese companies in Mr. STUPAK. I thank the gentleman MVP year. America. And I don’t know whether for yielding. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- they make the actual cheeseheads that Madam Speaker, it’s my pleasure to er, I yield myself such time as I might you Wisconsinites wear, but they cer- join Mr. KAGEN in offering this resolu- consume. tainly make a lot of the cheese. tion, and I want the RECORD to reflect Madam Speaker, I can assure every- That’s kind of been my tie to the that my friend and colleague Mr. body that the Bears have a cheeseheads, because growing up near a KAGEN is the second-biggest Packer fan great deal of respect for Brett Favre, plant, you could get the green curds in Congress. Being from the upper pe- and I don’t intend to get into Central and all that type of stuff. I followed the ninsula of Michigan, all of us UPers are Division football, but I do rise in Green Bay Packers growing up, and known as Packer fans. Actually, Green strong support of this resolution, a bill they had and Fuzzy Thur- Bay is only just over an hour’s drive that commends Green Bay Packers ston in the line and , of from my home, where the Detroit quarterback Brett Favre for estab- course , the Notre Dame Lions are more than 10 hours away lishing a National Football League great, and you kind of wondered wheth- from home, so we are all Packer fans in record. er Green Bay fans were going to be like northern Michigan. Football is an American pastime, and Cub fans and all they did was talk On Sunday, September 30, with a 16- even people who don’t know a great about the past. Then along comes Brett yard touchdown pass to wide deal about the game oftentimes get Favre. , Green Bay Packer caught up in what takes place, what So let me rise today in support of Brett Favre broke ’s career goes on and what is happening. And so this resolution to Brett Favre of the touchdown pass record with 421 touch- when one can rise to the top of the list Green Bay Packers for breaking the down passes. in his profession, throw more passes world record on career touchdown Playing in his 17th season in the than anybody else has ever thrown, passes, and the way he handled this NFL, Brett Favre has consistently thrill more audiences than perhaps with Dan Marino was just amazing for shown Packer fans and the Nation that anyone else thrilled, keep people com- the country to watch as they both hard work, dedication and determina- ing and enjoying and interacting and praised each other. tion lead to continued success. being proud of not only the areas that He adds to his record also for the The fact that Brett Favre threw the they come from but proud of the con- most passes attempted, the most record-breaking touchdown in Min- tribution that one makes not only on

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Madam Speaker, I rise today to the facility of the United States Postal gave the ultimate sacrifice, and Amer- pay tribute to Green Bay Packers quarterback Service located at 216 East Main Street ica is eternally grateful. Brett Favre upon his achievement of throwing in Atwood, Indiana, as the ‘‘Lance Cor- I commend my colleague, Represent- his 421st NFL touchdown and breaking the all- poral David K. Fribley Post Office’’. ative MARK SOUDER, for introducing time NFL record for touchdown passes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. this legislation and urge its passage. From my days as Harvard quarterback, I The text of the bill is as follows: Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- can say firsthand that I have a deep apprecia- H.R. 3308 ance of my time. tion for the sport of football and for the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. SOUDER. Madam Speaker, I strength and dedication it takes not only as an resentatives of the United States of America in yield myself such time as I may con- athlete, but as a team leader as well. While Congress assembled, sume. growing up in western Wisconsin, I spent SECTION 1. LANCE CORPORAL DAVID K. FRIBLEY There are probably no things more countless Sunday afternoons watching the POST OFFICE. upsetting to Members of Congress than (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the to know that the difficult decisions we Green Bay Packers through both good and United States Postal Service located at 216 bad seasons. I have watched Brett Favre grow East Main Street in Atwood, Indiana, shall have made here have resulted in the from his first season as a Packer, to a Super be known and designated as the ‘‘Lance Cor- deaths of young men and women in Bowl MVP, and to a well respected legend. poral David K. Fribley Post Office’’. battle. Throughout the sports community, Brett (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Lance Corporal David Fribley was ac- Favre is a symbol of stamina, leadership, map, regulation, document, paper, or other tually the first Hoosier killed in action toughness, and sportsmanship. Not only has record of the United States to the facility re- in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Brett Favre broken the NFL record for touch- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to One of the good things that we have be a reference to the ‘‘Lance Corporal David seen in the Oversight and Government down passes, he holds the records for most K. Fribley Post Office’’. number of wins by starting quarterback, most Reform Committee has been a number consecutive games as a starting quarterback, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of post offices and various things being and the only three-time winner of the NFL’s ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- named after these young patriots. Most Valuable Player Award. During his 16 linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman I was earlier at a dedication of a foot- years on the Green Bay Packers, Brett Favre from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER) each will ball field in Warsaw, Indiana, named has led the team to two Super Bowls and control 20 minutes. Fribley Field, where the community given Wisconsin a good reason to look for- The Chair recognizes the gentleman went together and put together a stat- ward to winter. from Illinois. ue and a number of things in tribute Brett Favre is more than an outstanding ath- GENERAL LEAVE for him and his family and renamed the lete; he is a dedicated humanitarian who has Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- field and redid the field so that kids demonstrated leadership both on and off the er, I ask unanimous consent that all could continue to play athletics as he field. The Brett Favre Fourward Foundation Members may have 5 legislative days did in Warsaw. has donated more than $1.5 million for dis- in which to revise and extend their re- He is actually from Atwood. His par- advantaged and disabled children in Wis- marks. ents are Gary and Linda. He has a consin and Mississippi. When Hurricane The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there brother, Steve, and a sister, Ann. Katrina devastated the Mississippi coast, Brett objection to the request of the gen- Atwood is a very small town, not Favre played a leading role in rallying fund- tleman from Illinois? that Warsaw is all that big, in the big raising and aid for his home state. After his There was no objection. scheme of things, but Atwood is a very wife, Deanna, was diagnosed with breast can- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- small town, similar to the one I grew cer, the Favres founded the Deanna Favre er, I yield myself such time as I might up in, probably about 500 people or Hope Foundation to provide support to unin- consume. thereabouts, between 500 and 1,000, at sured or underinsured women living with this As a member of the House Committee most. It is on U.S. 30. Many people may terrible disease. on Oversight and Government Reform, go by it. Be careful if you do, there is I believe NFL Hall of Fame Coach Vince I am pleased to join my colleague in usually often a policeman there who Lombardi captured it best when he said: ‘‘Indi- the consideration of H.R. 3308, which tries to catch people in a speed trap. vidual commitment to a group effort—that is names a postal facility in Atwood, In- The town is just a little ways away. what makes a team work, a company work, a diana, after Lance Corporal David K. But this is a big moment for Atwood. society work, a civilization work.’’ Fribley. One of their stars that came out went On behalf of the residents of the state of H.R. 3308, which was introduced by to Warsaw High School; and even Wisconsin, I would like to congratulate Brett Representative MARK SOUDER on Au- though he went to Warsaw High Favre on his many accomplishments, including gust 1, 2007, was reported from the School, he was known as an Atwood his 421st touchdown pass, and to wish him Oversight Committee on September 20, boy. Warsaw is a large consolidated the best of luck for the rest of the season. 2007, by voice vote. This measure has high school in the area, and all the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- the support of the entire Indiana con- small towns know their individuals er, I yield back the balance of my time. gressional delegation. there. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Madam Speaker, Marine Lance Cor- Vicky Romine, the postmaster in At- question is on the motion offered by poral David K. Fribley was killed in ac- wood, requested this from our office the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. tion on March 23, 2003, near Nasiriyah, and said, because he was an Atwood DAVIS) that the House suspend the Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Bat- boy, they wanted to name their post of- rules and agree to the resolution, H. talion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Ma- fice after him. The 3 county commis- Res. 697. rine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp sioners in Kosciusko County, Brad The question was taken; and (two- Lejeune, North Carolina. Jackson, Ronald Truex and Bob thirds being in the affirmative) the Mr. Fribley earned a degree from In- Conley, all sent letters of support to rules were suspended and the resolu- diana State University in recreation rename this post office after Lance tion was agreed to. and sports management. He was work- Corporal David Fribley. A motion to reconsider was laid on ing at a retirement home in Fort He graduated from high school in the table. Myers, Florida, a job he loved, when 1996, where he was an all-conference

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