the underdogs in their first playoff game against the Atlanta
Falcons; and
WHEREAS, Nonetheless, the Eagles persevered and won a narrow
but well-earned victory to advance to the National Football
Conference Championship; and
WHEREAS, Backup quarterback Nick Foles stepped up and led the
offense to win from behind against the Los Angeles Rams after
Carson Wentz was injured, and continued to do so into the
postseason, culminating with his selection as the Super Bowl LII
Most Valuable Player; and
WHEREAS, The number-one-ranked defense, led by Malcolm
Jenkins, Fletcher Cox and Chris Long, displayed a highly
adaptive style of play, ending in a game-winning strip-sack by
Brandon Graham in the final minutes of Super Bowl LII; and
WHEREAS, Off the field, the team members were leaders in the
community, advocating for criminal justice reform at the State
Capitol and raising more than $100,000 for Philadelphia schools
through the sale of underdog t-shirts; and
WHEREAS, Faced with a close game against the defending World
Champion New England Patriots, the Eagles once again displayed
their grit, determination and preparation as a team, delivering
a near-perfect performance in their 41-33 victory; and
WHEREAS, In proudly adopting and embodying their underdog
status with their motto "we all we got, we all we need," the
Eagles proved that hard work and dedication as a unified team,
rather than several star players, can lift underdogs to victory;
and
WHEREAS, The team has inspired all Philadelphians to work
harder, get involved in their communities and band together
toward a common goal; therefore be it
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