Wayne Allard: “Mr. President, as a fifth generation Coloradan who has rooted for the Broncos since they were first organized in the…”

“Mr. President, as a fifth generation Coloradan who has rooted for the Broncos since they were first organized in the early 1960's, I want to give my Mile High Salute! A Super Bowl victory has been a long time coming for Broncos fans. Broncos fans have searched for an identity theme from 'Orange Crush' in honor of one of their best defensive teams to 'the Mile High Salute.' Many of the themes were lost in time through legal hassles or disappointing seasons. But 'the Mile High Salute' is here to stay, etched in history with a Super Bowl Victory! Rules limiting the celebration of success on the football field have made it difficult for players and coaches to express their emotions. 'The Mile High Salute' has become the Broncos symbol of success on the field. I do not believe there is a more honorable and appropriate way of celebrating in the game of football. The salute is honorable. Denver is the Mile High City. The Mile High Salute has come to mean more than success and honor with the Super Bowl Victory. It has come to mean dedication, hard work, exceeding peoples' expectations, team work and unity, and giving the spirit of competition its just reward. It is in this context that I give my Mile High Salute. I want to salute the Green Bay Packers organization. They are a great organization and Wisconsin can be proud of them. They made this Super Bowl one of the best ever.”