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House Honors Favre for NFL Record, Charity Work

Posted Wednesday --- October 10, 2007 11:36am

The U.S. House has given MVP quarterback Brett Favre a pat on the back.

The House passed a resolution Tuesday honoring the Green Bay Packers quarterback for setting the NFL record for career touchdown passes and for his charity work.

The resolution has 68 House co-sponsors, including the Wisconsin delegation of five Democrats and three Republicans. The four House members from Favre's home state of Mississippi are also among the sponsors.

The honor for Favre, who turns 38 Wednesday, comes just before the Packers-Washington Redskins game in Green Bay.

It's not the first time Congress has honored Favre. The Senate passed a resolution in January 1996 honoring the quarterback for winning the NFL's most valuable player of the year.

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by Cindy Location: Western Dane Co on Oct 10, 2007 at 01:17 PM

I think that is awesome! I believe that Brett is one of the best football quarterbacks ever, and a person of incredible personal excellence as well. He has struggled with some pretty intense stuff in his personal life, and kept it all together. Who can forget him playing after his fathers' passing? He has been a role model for children, as well as other athletes, and his personal excellence challenges ALL of us to be better, do better in our own lives. I am glad that he is being honored in this way. Not only does WI love Brett Favre, the nation loves and honors him!

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