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For Immediate Release: February 13, 2008

Contact: Kimberly Allen, (202) 226-8364; (202) 420-1524 [cell]

House Passes Rothman's Resolution Congratulating the Giants on Super Bowl XLII

(Washington, DC)—This afternoon, the House passed Congressman Steve Rothman's (D-NJ) Resolution (H.Res.960) congratulating the Giants on their victory over the previously undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. The Giants - whose home field of Giants Stadium is located in East Rutherford in Rothman's 9th Congressional District - went into Super Bowl XLII as the 12-point underdog. Yet, the Giants emerged victorious and captured the heart of a nation with their never-say-die attitude. Rothman's Resolution passed by a vote of 412 to 1, with two members voting "present."

Last night, Rothman delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of the Giants. His remarks follow:

"Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 960, legislation to congratulate the New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLII and completing one of the greatest upsets in professional sports history.

"I introduced this resolution because I am so proud of this team that plays at Giants Stadium in the New Jersey Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey. My constituents and I are so honored that we have a Super Bowl champion back in our region.

"On Sunday, February 3, in Glendale, Arizona, the New York football Giants achieved the highly improbable by beating the previously undefeated New England Patriots. The score was 17-14, and they went on to win Super Bowl XLII.

"The game was the most watched Super Bowl ever with nearly 100 million viewers tuning in to make it the second-most viewed American television broadcast in history.

"I offer this resolution to honor the entire Giants organization on their incredible season and on their win. Specifically, I would like to congratulate Giants owner and chief executive officer John Mara; executive vice president Steve Tisch; head coach Tom Coughlin; defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo; offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride, and all of the Giants players and support staff on a job very well done.

"The entire Giants franchise has been a model of professionalism, teamwork, and community service in representing the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area.

"Their Super Bowl triumph shows that no matter what the odds, a group of determined underdogs can take on a dynasty and emerge victorious. This time, the team that slew Goliath were Giants themselves.

"I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting House Resolution 960 and in congratulating the New York football Giants for their outstanding season and remarkable win in Super Bowl XLII."

Read the full text of H.Res.960 here.

News release announcing the introduction of H.Res.960.

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