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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S377-378; text as passed Senate: CR S378; text of measure as introduced: CR S376)

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S377-378; text as passed Senate: CR S378; text of measure as introduced: CR S376)

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Sen. Jack ReedD-RI · Feb 2, 2004

Mr. President, on February 1, 2004, the New England Patriots defeated the Carolina Panthers, 32-29 in what has been already called one of the most exciting Super Bowls of all time. I commend the…

Mr. President, on February 1, 2004, the New England Patriots defeated the Carolina Panthers, 32-29 in what has been already called one of the most exciting Super Bowls of all time. I commend the Patriots players, coaches and management for a thrilling victory. These Patriots have been a testament to successful teamwork, setting a wonderful example of self-sacrifice and unity, and showing us all what is possible when we work together, believe in each other, and collaborate for the greater good. The Patriots' embodiment of the team concept was needed to overcome the tenacious Carolina Panthers, who came back again and again in a spectacular effort.

The hard-earned victory in Super Bowl XXXVIII, the second in 3 years for the Patriots, was also their 15th consecutive win, putting the team in elite company as one of the greatest teams in NFL history. Amazingly, once again the New England region, and indeed, the entire country, were held on the edge of their seats as the Patriots kicker, Adam Vinatieri, won the game on a last second field goal. Indeed, Vinatieri has been a friend to my home State of Rhode Island, active in the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, D.A.R.E., and as a spokesperson for the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island's Teen Anti-Smoking Contest.

This Patriots team was led all season by their coach, Bill Belichick, who has masterminded victory after victory by stressing preparation, team work and adaptation. In the championship game the Patriots defense, arguably the team's best asset, was led by Ty Law,

Mike Vrabel, Tedy Bruschi and the veteran Willie McGinest. Vrabel was particularly impressive as an ``Ironman'' playing on the offense and scoring a touchdown.

The Patriots offense was led by the Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady who time after time led his team back until finally placing them in position to win. Brady was helped on offense by clutch performances from Troy Brown, Deion Branch, Kevin Faulk and Antowain Smith. Ultimately it was the Patriots offense, cool under the pressure, that brought them a hard earned victory.

Let me also acknowledge a Rhode Island native on the New England team. A former Boston College standout, running back Mike Cloud, was an important part of the Patriots' winning season, scoring five touchdown and making critical plays. Cloud is a former Rhode Island Player of the Year and long before he helped the Patriots win their second Super Bowl, he helped lead Portsmouth High School to three consecutive Rhode Island Class A Championships. I am proud that he has had the opportunity to represent our State and play an important role in this victory.

Once again, my congratulations to the New England Patriots and their fans on their Super Bowl victory.

Sen. John F. KerryD-MA · Feb 2, 2004

Mr. President, backed by the heartiest fans in the world, the New England Patriots are once again the greatest football team in the Nation. I want to join so many others in commending the Patriots…

Sen. Lamar AlexanderR-TN · Feb 2, 2004

Mr. President, on behalf of the leader, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 295, submitted earlier today by Senators Kennedy, Kerry, Reed, and…

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Agreed to SenateIssued February 2, 2004

        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 295 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 295

Congratulating the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl
XXXVIII.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

February 2, 2004

Mr. Kennedy (for himself, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Reed, and Mr. Chafee)
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Congratulating the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl
XXXVIII.

Whereas on Sunday, February 1, Adam Vinatieri of the New England Patriots kicked
the winning field goal with seven seconds remaining in the game to
defeat the Carolina Panthers by the score of 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII
in Houston, Texas;
Whereas this victory is the second Super Bowl championship won by the Patriots
in the past three years;
Whereas quarterback Tom Brady led the Patriots to victory in both those years
and was named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player in both years;
Whereas both of the Super Bowl victories were earned by the Patriots in the
final seconds of the game on a field goal by Mr. Vinatieri;
Whereas the Patriots tied an NFL record by winning 15 consecutive games in the
recent season;
Whereas Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick and Assistant Coaches Romeo Crennel
and Charlie Wiess brilliantly created successful game plans throughout
the season, and Mr. Belichick was named Coach of the Year in the
National Football League;
Whereas extraordinary efforts by other Patriots players including Deion Branch,
Troy Brown, David Givens, Ty Law, Willie McGinest, Richard Seymour,
Antowain Smith, Mike Vrabel, and Ted Washington also contributed to the
Super Bowl victory;
Whereas the New England Patriots offensive linemen, Matt Light, Joe Andruzzi,
Dan Koppen, Russ Hochstein, and Tom Ashworth deserve great credit for
protecting quarterback Tom Brady and for allowing no sacks of the
quarterback in the Super Bowl game or in any of the other games in the
post-season playoffs; and
Whereas Patriots owner Bob Kraft deserves great credit for his strong support of
the team, and for his acknowledgement that the Super Bowl victory would
not have been possible without the strong support of the millions of
fans from New England: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate of the United States congratulates the New England
Patriots on winning Super Bowl XXXVIII.
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A resolution congratulating the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl XXXVIII.

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