WHEREAS, The Seattle Seahawks won the NFC West for the first time
since 2007 with a defining 16-6 win over the St. Louis Rams on January
2nd; and
WHEREAS, First-year Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll has
shown a true exuberance for both the game of football and the greater
Seattle community; and
WHEREAS, The Seattle Seahawks and their fans set out with abandon
to prove the nation wrong after it was said that the team had no
business in the NFL playoffs; and
WHEREAS, The Seattle Seahawks created an iconic Seattle sports
moment with their 41-36 improbable defeat of the defending Super Bowl
champs, the New Orleans Saints, in an NFC playoff game January 9th; and
WHEREAS, The Seattle Seahawks' storied playoff run was impressive
despite their January 16th loss to the Chicago Bears, as the team still
found a way to shine in the second half by scoring 24 points; and
WHEREAS, The 2010 Seattle Seahawks football season was marked by
explosive plays, unbelievable runs, deep route catches, and line of
scrimmage subterfuge from outstanding players such as quarterback Matt
Hasselbeck, running backs Marshawn Lynch, Justin Forsett, and Leon
Washington, receiver Mike Williams, tight end John Carlson, linebackers
Lofa Tatupu and Aaron Curry, and every other player on the team; and
WHEREAS, Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen, as a business leader
and local resident of the 41st District, strives to provide an
important investment and entertainment for the community; and
WHEREAS, It is well known throughout the NFL that no other football
stadium in America boasts a fan base as supportive and as loud as the
Seattle Seahawks' "12th Man" at Qwest Field; and
WHEREAS, When cornered, the Seahawks can go into a "beast" mode
causing the 12th Man's roaring approval to register on seismic
measuring devices;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives
honor the Seattle Seahawks for yet another memorable season and playoff
run, and thank them for giving so much to the team's fans, the "12th
Man."