The Delaware River isn't green, but it's named (for now) after the Philadelphia region's favorite Super Bowl-bound football team decked out in green.
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed a proclamation declaring that the Delaware River will be known as "Eagles' River" until (at least) Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
"The Philadelphia Eagles are the greatest team in the National Football League, and will be the champions of Super Bowl LIX," a confident Meyer said. "For the next week, we shall refer to the Delaware River as Eagles’ River, and I encourage all fellow Eagles fans to join me in celebrating. Go Birds!"
Wearing a throwback Harold Carmichael jersey, the first-term Democrat signed the order.
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The @Eagles are the greatest team in the @NFL, and will be the champions of #SuperBowl.
— Matt Meyer (@MattMeyerDE) February 4, 2025
For the next week, we shall refer to the Delaware River as Eagles’ River, and I encourage all fellow Eagles fans to join me in celebrating.
Go Birds! 🦅💚🏈 pic.twitter.com/75iYtO5c9e
The reasoning? Just check out the lists of "Whereases" in Meyer's proclamation:
WHEREAS, the Philadelphia Eagles are once again soaring toward Super Bowl victory, carrying with them excitement and passion from fans across the state of Delaware; and
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WHEREAS, many Delawareans proudly wear green and shout “Go Birds!” in support of the Eagles; and Whereas, rooting for sports teams builds community, fosters a sense of belonging, and creates memorable experiences for Delawareans; and
WHEREAS, the Delaware River has long been a symbol of environmental significance and historical value that Delawareans take great pride in; and
WHEREAS, even just playing in the Super Bowl is a triumphant and noteworthy feat that deserves recognition; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting to temporarily rename the stretch of the Delaware River that flows through our great state up to the Pennsylvania border to reflect the fighting spirit of the Eagles; and
WHEREAS, the Philadelphia Eagles will be the champions of Super Bowl LIX.
Let's hope Meyer is onto something here and the Eagles do prevail over Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday night. Go Birds!
