Representing North Carolina’s Ninth District                                                                        

Myrick Honors The Carolina Panthers

Rep. Myrick's speech can be found in the January 21, 2004 Congressional Record.

Mr. Speaker: I would like to honor and congratulate the Carolina Panthers.  Last Sunday they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to become the 2003 National Football Conference Champions.  This is the first NFC title since they began in 1995, but it will not be their last.

At the beginning of the season, no one outside the Carolinas gave the Panthers any chance of even going to the playoffs.  However, the “Cardiac Cats” played hard every game and never gave up.  As a result, the Panthers have defied the odds and will be playing in Super Bowl XXXVIII.  

As a season ticket owner, and an avid fan, I want to express how much the Carolinas appreciate the hard work of  Panthers’ owner Jerry Richardson, its head coach John Fox, the assistant coaches, and Carolina’s wonderful players.  I also want to commend the Carolina fans who have embraced the team, and have supported them through all the ups and downs.   

It has been a joy to watch the Panthers play this year, and I along with thousands of fans across the Carolinas want to wish them the best of luck in the Super bowl.  I hope that in February I can again congratulate them on winning another title: National Football League Champions!

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