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2025-02-19 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1038; text: CR S1042-1043)
Introduced Date
2025-02-19
Policy Area
Sports and Recreation
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This resolution is a formal Senate message congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on winning Super Bowl LIX. It praises the team, coaches, staff, and fans for the win and highlights several standout moments from the game, including the strong play of quarterback Jalen Hurts, the defense, and special plays that helped secure the victory. The resolution also says the Senate will send copies of the message to team leaders as a sign of recognition.
- The Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40 to 22 on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- This was the Eagles’ second Super Bowl win and their fifth Super Bowl appearance.
- Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl LIX Most Valuable Player after throwing for 221 yards and 2 touchdowns and rushing for 72 yards and 1 touchdown.
- The resolution also notes major defensive plays, including a rookie interception return for a touchdown by Cooper DeJean and strong pressure on Patrick Mahomes.
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 84 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 84
Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl
LIX in the successful 105th season of the National Football League.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 19, 2025
Mr. Fetterman (for himself, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Coons, Mr. Kim, and Ms.
Blunt Rochester) submitted the following resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl
LIX in the successful 105th season of the National Football League.
Whereas, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the
Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 40 to 22 to win Super Bowl LIX in New
Orleans, Louisiana;
Whereas the Eagles made their fifth Super Bowl appearance and won their second
Super Bowl;
Whereas the Eagles took the lead with under 7 minutes remaining in the first
quarter via a 1-yard rush by Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts utilizing
the ``Tush Push'';
Whereas the Eagles never relinquished their lead for the duration of the game;
Whereas the combined efforts of the Eagles offensive line, the tallest and
heaviest starting offensive line in NFL history, paved the way for 135
total rushing yards in the game;
Whereas Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 17 of 22 pass attempts for 221
yards and 2 touchdowns, rushed 11 times for 72 yards and 1 touchdown,
and was named Super Bowl LIX's Most Valuable Player;
Whereas Eagles kicker Jake Elliott went 4-for-4 in field goal attempts and 4-
for-4 in point-after-touchdown attempts, including a 50-yard field goal;
Whereas Eagles running back Saquon Barkley of Coplay, Pennsylvania, rushed 25
times for 57 yards, adding to his overall rushing total of 2,504 yards
for the 2024-2025 NFL season and postseason, the most rushing yards in a
single season of any running back in NFL history;
Whereas wide receiver Devonta Smith led the Eagles with 4 receptions for 69
yards and 1 touchdown;
Whereas defensive end Josh Sweat led the Eagles defensive line with 2.5 sacks of
Patrick Mahomes and 2 tackles for loss;
Whereas Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean intercepted a pass from Patrick Mahomes
and returned the pass for a touchdown in the first quarter, the first
interception return for a touchdown by a rookie player in Super Bowl
history;
Whereas linebacker Zack Baun led the Eagles defense with 7 tackles and
intercepted another pass from Patrick Mahomes with less than 2 minutes
in the first half;
Whereas the Eagles defense held the Chiefs offense to 0 points in the first
half;
Whereas the entire roster of the Eagles contributed to the Super Bowl victory;
Whereas the victory of the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX instills a
sense of pride for Eagles fans across the country; and
Whereas people all over the world are saying, ``Go Birds!'': Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) congratulates the Philadelphia Eagles and their entire
staff and fans everywhere of the Philadelphia Eagles for their
victory in Super Bowl LIX; and
(2) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
(A) the chairman and chief executive officer of the
Philadelphia Eagles, Jeffrey Lurie;
(B) the executive vice president and general
manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, Howie Roseman, and
the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, Nick
Sirianni; and
(C) the senior advisor to the general manager and
chief security officer for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dom
DiSandro.
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