On the recordMarch 3, 2010
On behalf of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I am proud to present House Resolution 1079 for consideration. This resolution congratulates the National Football League Champion New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV and for bringing New Orleans its first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. House Resolution 1079 was introduced by my friend and colleague, Representative Joseph Cao of Louisiana, on February 9, 2010, and enjoys the support of over 70 Members of Congress. Mr. Speaker, on February 7, 2010, after a hard fought and dramatic game, the New Orleans Saints, playing in their first ever championship game, defeated the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 31-17 to win Super Bowl XLIV. The victory is the first championship in the Saints' 43-year history and caps a truly remarkable season for the franchise. The Saints finished the regular season with a franchise best 13 wins and 3 losses. During the 2009 season, they led the National Football League in average points per game and yards per game. Furthermore, the 2009-2010 Saints set franchise records for most points and most touchdowns in a season, as well as most interceptions returned for a touchdown in a single game. Still, it was during the Super Bowl that the Saints truly distinguished themselves as the best team in the NFL.
