[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 31 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
January 29, 2003.
Whereas, on Sunday, January 26, 2003, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated Super
Bowl XXXVII, defeating the Oakland Raiders by a score of 48-21;
Whereas the 27-year-old Buccaneers franchise won the National Football League's
World Championship in their first-ever Super Bowl appearance;
Whereas coach Jon Gruden, in his first year as head coach of the Buccaneers, led
the team to the pinnacle of success;
Whereas the Buccaneers overcame adversity and defeated the Oakland Raiders, a
team credited with possessing the number-one ranked offense in the
National Football League;
Whereas throughout the season the Buccaneers were led by a number of players,
most notably veterans Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks and John Lynch, who
banded together to form the number-one ranked defense in the National
Football League;
Whereas owner Malcolm Glazer's unwavering dedication to bringing together the
most talented coaches and players has resulted in the achievement of the
most sought-after honor in professional football: the Vince Lombardi
trophy;
Whereas the Buccaneers are an integral part of the Tampa Bay community;
Whereas the entire Tampa Bay community is proud of the Buccaneers and their
extraordinary season and tremendous accomplishment;
Whereas this championship is especially satisfying to the dedicated Buccaneers
fans who have loyally supported the team since their inception in 1976;
a very long journey that has culminated in a Super Bowl victory and the
recognition that the Buccaneers are the best football team in the world:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates the World Champion
Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their victory in Super Bowl XXXVII.
Attest:
Clerk.