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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-10
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
February 5, 2013
To recognize the Washington Redskins for winning the 2012 NFC East Division Title, for winning the NFC East Division for the first time since 1999, for making the playoffs for the first time since 2007, for having Robert Griffin III, London Fletcher, Lorenzo Alexander, Ryan Kerrigan, and Trent Williams selected to represent the NFC in the Pro Bowl, and for Robert Griffin III being selected as rookie of the year by Sporting News.
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2012, the Washington Redskins (“Redskins”) defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-18 in front of a national audience to claim the NFC East Division Title;
WHEREAS, the Redskins got off to a rough start and entered their bye week with a record of 3-6;
WHEREAS, the Redskins came together as a team to rattle off 7 wins in a row to finish the season with a 10-6 record and as the hottest team in the NFL;
WHEREAS, the Redskins finished 5-1 against NFC East opponents, which included sweeping the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles;
WHEREAS, this is the first time since 1999 that the Redskins have won the NFC East Division Title;
WHEREAS, this is the first time since 2007 that the Redskins have qualified for the playoffs;
WHEREAS, the Redskins were led by quarterback Robert Griffin III, who was selected second overall by the Redskins in the 2012 NFL draft and who finished the season with 3,100 passing yards, with 20 touchdowns, and 752 rushing yards, with 6 touchdowns;
WHEREAS, Robert Griffin III, captivated the whole region with his tenacity, talent, and amazing playmaking ability;
WHEREAS, Sporting News name Robert Griffin III the 2012 NFL Rookie of the Year;
WHEREAS, the Redskins led the NFL with the most rushing yards during the 2012 regular season, mainly due to the outstanding play of running back Alfred Morris, who finished the season with 1,613 yards, second only to Adrian Peterson;
WHEREAS, quarterback Robert Griffin III, linebacker Lorenzo Alexander, linebacker London Fletcher, linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, and offensive tackle Trent Williams were bestowed the honor of being selected to represent the NFC in this year’s Pro Bowl game, and running back Alfred Morris were selected as an alternate;
WHEREAS, a great deal of gratitude and appreciation goes to the owner, Daniel Snyder and his family, and all the front office personnel and coaches, especially general manager Bruce Allen and head coach Mike Shanahan, for the Redskins in making this season a success; and
WHEREAS, this season was extra special because the Redskins were celebrating the 75th anniversary of the franchise’s move from Boston to Washington.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Washington Redskins NFC East Division Title Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the Washington Redskins for its outstanding contributions on and off the field to the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
