Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LIX.

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Bill ID: 119/hres/123
Last Updated: February 14, 2025

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Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

ID: B001296

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H622)

February 11, 2025

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh, joy. Another meaningless resolution from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** To congratulate the Philadelphia Eagles on their Super Bowl victory and stroke the egos of Pennsylvania politicians. Because, clearly, that's what the American people elected them to do – waste time on trivialities while Rome burns.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** None. This is a non-binding resolution, which means it has all the weight of a feather in a hurricane. It's a feel-good exercise, a PR stunt designed to make politicians look like they care about sports fans. Newsflash: they don't.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The Philadelphia Eagles organization, their fans, and the politicians who sponsored this resolution (Boyle, Evans, Norcross, Scanlon, Dean, Fitzpatrick, and Houlahan). Oh, and let's not forget the millions of Americans who will be thrilled to know that their tax dollars are being spent on congratulatory resolutions instead of, say, actual governance.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution won't create jobs, improve healthcare, or address any pressing national issue. It's a legislative placebo, designed to make people feel good without actually doing anything meaningful. The only impact will be on the politicians' social media feeds, where they'll proudly tout their "support" for the Eagles.

Diagnosis: Acute Case of Legislative Narcissism (ALN). Symptoms include an excessive need for self-aggrandizement, a complete lack of substance, and a misguided attempt to connect with constituents through trivialities. Treatment: a healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach, and a reminder that this is what happens when politicians are more concerned with their image than actual governance.

In short, HRES 123 is a pointless exercise in self-congratulation, a waste of time and resources that could be better spent on actual policy-making. But hey, who needs substance when you can have empty platitudes and football-themed photo ops?

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Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$77,800
18 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$1,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$76,800

No PAC contributions found

1
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

1
WARD, SEAN
1 transaction
$6,600
2
WARD, HEATHER
1 transaction
$6,600
3
ZALIK, HELEN
2 transactions
$6,600
4
DARIVOFF, PHILIP
2 transactions
$6,600
5
HONICKMAN, JEFFREY
2 transactions
$6,600
6
CALLISON, EDWIN H JR
1 transaction
$5,400
7
SINGH, PRITPAL
1 transaction
$5,000
8
WALTERS, CLELIA
1 transaction
$3,700
9
RUBINSTEIN, ANDREW
1 transaction
$3,300
10
FRIEDMAN, AVI
1 transaction
$3,300
11
SANDBERG, SHERYL
1 transaction
$3,300
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SMITH, MICHAEL D.
1 transaction
$3,300
13
COOPER, TODD
1 transaction
$3,300
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JOSEPH, PETER
1 transaction
$3,300
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GESSNER, DOUGLAS
1 transaction
$3,300
16
LENFEST, CHASE
1 transaction
$3,300
17
ZALIK, DAVID
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 6 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

ID: E000296

Top Contributors

10

1
MARTHA ALDRIDGE
Organization BLUEFIELD, WV
$250
May 13, 2024
2
UNIVERSITY PLACE ASSOCIATES 3.0
Organization PHILADELPHIA, PA
$1,000
Dec 28, 2023
3
BRIDGE ACROSS PA PAC
Organization BETHLEHEM, PA
$1,000
Jun 5, 2023
4
DILWORTH PAXSON LLP
Organization PHILADELPHIA, PA
$1,000
May 19, 2023
5
KLEINBARD LLC
Organization PHILADELPHIA, PA
$500
Dec 28, 2023
6
FLYNN, KATHLEEN BELL
SELF EXECUTIVE
Individual RANCHO SANTA FE, CA
$3,300
Mar 12, 2024
7
FLYNN, STEVEN
BELL ENTERPRISES EXECUTIVE
Individual RANCHO SANTA FE, CA
$3,300
Mar 12, 2024
8
HANSSTON, KNUTE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual MADERA, CA
$3,300
Feb 16, 2024
9
LYNCH, MARK S
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual WOODRUFF, SC
$3,300
Apr 22, 2024
10
LYNCH, SARAH
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual WOODRUFF, SC
$3,300
Apr 22, 2024

Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]

ID: N000188

Top Contributors

10

1
DAVIS, MITCHELL
DAVIS & ASSOCIATES DEVELOPER
Individual PHILADELPHIA, PA
$4,600
Dec 5, 2023
2
BELLIA, MICHAEL
BELLIA ENTERPRISES CFO
Individual WOODBURY, NJ
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
3
BERNARDES, JULIENE
SELF EMPLOYED PT
Individual ARLINGTON, VA
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
4
BIBBS, K. WENDELL
REMINGTON & VERNICK ENGINEER
Individual VOORHEES, NJ
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
5
BIRD, ALLEN
M&A CONTRACTOR
Individual ARLINGTON, VA
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
6
CAPOFERRI, ROBERT
ASPHALT PAVING SYSTEMS, INC. PRESIDENT
Individual HAMMONTON, NJ
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
7
CULNAN, DENNIS JR
PHOENIX STRATEGIES MANAGING DIRECTOR
Individual MT LAUREL, NJ
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
8
FORMAN, DONNA R
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CHERRY HILL, NJ
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
9
LEONARD, THOMAS A ESQ.
OBERMAYER REBMANN ET AL ATTORNEY
Individual PHILADELPHIA, PA
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
10
KRONE, DAVID BRETT
APOLLO MANAGEMENT PARTNER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Jan 22, 2024

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

ID: S001205

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Jun 13, 2024
2
ANDERSON, KAI
CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES CEO
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
3
ANDERSON, KARENA
SELF GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
4
BADEY, GEORGE
BADEY SLOAN & DIGENOVA P.C. LAWYER
Individual PHILADELPHIA, PA
$3,300
Sep 9, 2024
5
BONFIGLIO, ANDREW
EMZINGO FACILITATION/TRAINING
Individual SWARTHMORE, PA
$3,300
Sep 17, 2024
6
FUNK, PAUL
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual CAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,300
Sep 17, 2024
7
HUNTER, CHRISTOPHER
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA RESERACHER
Individual SWARTHMORE, PA
$3,300
Sep 24, 2024
8
MCCLOSKEY, SEAN
PENN REAL ESTATE GROUP REAL ESTATE
Individual BALA CYNWYD, PA
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
9
MULRONEY, MOIRA
SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES FUNDRAISER
Individual BRYN MAWR, PA
$3,300
Aug 28, 2024
10
SACHS, ROBERT
SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO ATTORNEY
Individual SHOHOLA, PA
$3,300
Jul 19, 2024

Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

ID: D000631

Top Contributors

10

1
OGLESBY, CHARLES
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SUWANEE, GA
$10,000
Jan 18, 2024
2
OGLESBY, CHARLES
Individual SUWANEE, GA
$10,000
Jan 22, 2024
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HAMILTON, ANNE
THORNBRIAR CAPITAL LLC BUSINESS OWNER
Individual CUMMING, GA
$10,000
Feb 13, 2023
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VERMA, VIKAS
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual ATLANTA, GA
$6,600
Oct 28, 2024
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KLINGENSTEIN, THOMAS
COHEN KLINGENSTEIN INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Oct 28, 2023
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LUKE, DEBRA
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual PHOENIX, AZ
$6,600
Feb 6, 2024
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BATMASIAN, JAMES H
INVESTMENTS LIMITED OWNER
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
May 25, 2023
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KOLLAR, CLINT
SIXTH STREET PARTNERS INVESTOR
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
May 28, 2023
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KOLLAR, HEATHER
SELF MOTHER
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
May 28, 2023
10
STEBBINS, ROBERT
WILLKIE FARR GALLAGHER ATTORNEY
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Apr 1, 2023

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

ID: F000466

Top Contributors

10

1
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,500
Dec 31, 2024
2
STATA FAMILY OFFICE
Organization
$500
Apr 26, 2024
3
ASHER, ROBERT B.
Individual GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Oct 9, 2024
4
ASHER, ROBERT B.
ASHER CHOCOLATES CHAIRMAN
Individual GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Sep 30, 2024
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LEVY, EDWARD JR
EDW C LEVY CO CHAIRMAN
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
Feb 26, 2024
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CROTTY, THOMAS
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
7
EVANS, ROGER
GREYLOCK PARTNERS PARTNER EMERITUS
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
8
LEACH, RONALD
NPX ONE CHAIRMAN & CEO
Individual GENEVA, IL
$6,600
Feb 28, 2024
9
MCCLAIN, MARK
SAILPOINT CEO
Individual AUSTIN, TX
$6,600
Mar 2, 2024
10
CROTTY, THOMAS
Individual SCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Mar 8, 2024

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

ID: H001085

Top Contributors

10

1
PRICE, BONNIE
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual SPRING VALLEY, CA
$1,560
Jan 28, 2024
2
BACHMANN, GLORIA
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MURRIETA, CA
$1,000
Aug 2, 2023
3
BACHMANN, GLORIA
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MURRIETA, CA
$1,000
Aug 7, 2023
4
ASHCRAFT, STEVEN
ALBERTSONS RETAIL CLERK
Individual SAN DIEGO, CA
$500
Feb 17, 2024
5
BACHMANN, GLORIA
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MURRIETA, CA
$500
Jun 20, 2024
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SHEHATA, EHAB
VA PHYSICIAN
Individual SAN DIEGO, CA
$500
May 2, 2023
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NEWHARD, ELEANOR MARIE
N/A RETIRED
Individual MURRIETA, CA
$500
Aug 12, 2023
8
WILSON, LINDA
N/A RETIRED
Individual FALLBROOK, CA
$500
Aug 26, 2023
9
OGAN, ROBY
THE OGAN TRUST INVESTOR
Individual POWAY, CA
$500
Sep 17, 2024
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SCHNEIDER, DEBORAH
N/A RETIRED
Individual POWAY, CA
$500
Aug 26, 2024

Donor Network - Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

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