A resolution congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LIX in the successful 105th season of the National Football League.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 84 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

<DOC>






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.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   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

_______________________________________________________________________

                               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.
                                 <all>