S.Res. 187Senate113th Congress (2013-2015)Passed Congress

A resolution congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2013 Stanley Cup.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5304-5305; text as passed Senate: CR S5274)

June 26, 2013

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5304-5305; text as passed Senate: CR S5274)

June 26, 2013

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Sen. Richard J. DurbinD-IL · Jun 26, 2013

Mr. President, I made a point of not raising this issue when Senator Cowan was in the chair the other day, but I wanted to come to the floor and say a few words about the Chicago Blackhawks. For the…

Mr. President, I made a point of not raising this issue when Senator Cowan was in the chair the other day, but I wanted to come to the floor and say a few words about the Chicago Blackhawks.

For the fifth time since 1926 and the second time in four seasons, the Chicago Blackhawks are the Stanley Cup champions. On Monday night, the Blackhawks scored 2 goals in 17 seconds in the third period to win the Stanley Cup finals and to bring Lord Stanley's Cup back home to the city of Chicago.

I want to congratulate team owner Rocky Wirtz, team president John McDonough, general manager Stan Bowman, and head coach Joel Quenneville. I will tell you that Joel Quenneville, a great hockey player in his own right, has been an extraordinary coach and one who has taken a great group of players and brought them to the pinnacle of success when it comes to the National Hockey League.

It was a shortened season, but the Blackhawks made the most of it. They didn't lose a game in regulation in the first 24 games. By the end of the season they had won the President's Trophy, which is awarded to the team with the most points in the NHL.

That doesn't always mean you are successful. Before this season, only seven winners of the President's Trophy won the Stanley Cup. But the Hawks were up to it.

First, they faced the Minnesota Wild--and I heard a lot from Senators Klobuchar and Franken about that contest. We prevailed. Then they went on to face the Detroit Red Wings. They had to win three games in a row and score a goal in an overtime thriller to beat the Red Wings, then faced last year's Stanley Cup champs, the Los Angeles Kings, and they finally earned the right to play the Boston Bruins in the finals. It was a hard-fought contest by two excellent, great teams, and they kept us up late at night. Down 2 to 1, with just over 1 minute to play, the Blackhawks scored two goals to win their second Stanley Cup in the last four seasons.

This year's championship was truly a team effort. The Blackhawks won with contributions up and down the lineup.

MVP Patrick Kane topped the Hawks with 19 points.

Bryan Bickell had 17 points, while Patrick Sharp led all Hawks with 10 goals.

Corey Crawford was tremendous in the net, and the Hawks penalty killers--led by Michael Frolik and Marcus Kruger--were great, only allowing seven goals in 23 games while scoring a pair of shorthanded goals.

The Hawks would also tell you that they couldn't have done it without the support of their fans.

The ``Madhouse on Madison'' was rocking from the very first note of the Star-Spangled Banner and proved to be a difficult environment for opponents with Chicago taking 11 of their 13 home games in the playoffs.

The Blackhawks gave fans several memorable moments throughout their Stanley Cup run, including Brent Seabrook's overtime goal in Game 7 to eliminate the Red Wings, Kane's double-overtime goal to complete a hat trick and eliminate the Kings, Andrew Shaw's triple-overtime goal to win Game 1 of the series against Boston, and now the late-game heroics of Bickell and Dave Bolland to clinch the championship for Chicago.

The Stanley Cup has come home to Chicago and Hawks fans can't wait to celebrate with Captain Jonathan Toews, his teammates, and the 35-pound silver guest of honor.

At 4 a.m. Tuesday morning, hundreds of Hawks fans greeted the team plane at O'Hare, ready to celebrate another NHL championship.

I will tell you that I have witnessed, representing the city of Chicago, some extraordinary fan loyalty. What I have seen from the Chicago Blackhawks over the last 8 weeks has been amazing. You can't walk down Michigan Avenue, State Street, or any neighborhood without running into Blackhawks gear. People are so proud of their team, and now as they parade the Stanley Cup around Chicago it is the front page of every newspaper.

A few years ago when they were the Stanley Cup champions last, the Stanley Cup itself came to the Senate here and I was honored to have it in my office with a parade of visitors coming by to see this magnificent trophy.

Let me say to the Chicago Blackhawks, we are proud of you, proud of the great fans who stood behind you, and looking forward to celebrating this Friday with a great victory parade.

Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Jun 26, 2013

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate.

Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Jun 26, 2013

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 187, which was submitted earlier today.

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Agreed to SenateIssued June 26, 2013

III

113th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 187

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 26, 2013

Mr. Durbin (for himself and Mr. Kirk) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2013 Stanley Cup.

Whereas, on June 24, 2013, the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team won the Stanley Cup;

Whereas the 2013 Stanley Cup title is the first Stanley Cup title for the Blackhawks since 2010;

Whereas the Blackhawks joined the National Hockey League in 1926 and have a rich history in the league;

Whereas the Blackhawks were 1 of the original 6 teams in the National Hockey League;

Whereas the Blackhawks have won 15 divisional titles, and 3 conference championships in 1992, 2010, and 2013;

Whereas the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in 1934, 1938, 1961, and 2010;

Whereas the Blackhawks posted a regular season record of 36–7–5, and won the President’s Trophy for earning the most points in the National Hockey League;

Whereas, during the playoffs, the Blackhawks defeated the Minnesota Wild in the conference quarterfinals, earning their first series win since their Stanley Cup win in 2010;

Whereas the Blackhawks outlasted the Detroit Red Wings in a thrilling overtime win during game 7 of the conference semifinals;

Whereas the Blackhawks advanced to the Stanley Cup finals with a 4–1 series win over the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Los Angeles Kings, in the conference finals;

Whereas the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup by scoring 2 goals in 17 seconds during the final 2 minutes of game 6 to defeat the Boston Bruins and return the Stanley Cup back to Chicago;

Whereas the Blackhawks won their 5th Stanley Cup, tying the Edmonton Oilers at 5th place on the franchise list for most titles won;

Whereas General Manager Stan Bowman, Head Coach Joel Quenneville, President John F. McDonough, and owner Rocky Wirtz have put together and led a great organization;

Whereas all 27 active players, including Bryan Bickell, Dave Bolland, Brandon Bollig, Daniel Carcillo, Michael Frolik, Michael Handzus, Marian Hossa, Patrick Kane, Marcus Kruger, Jamal Mayers, Brandon Saad, Patrick Sharp, Andrew Shaw, Ben Smith, Viktor Stalberg, Jonathan Toews, Sheldon Brookbank, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Duncan Keith, Nick Leddy, Johnny Oduya, Michal Rozsival, Brent Seabrook, Ryan Stanton, Corey Crawford, Ray Emery, and Henrik Karlsson, whose shared goal was to win the Stanley Cup, collectively contributed to a victorious season;

Whereas the 2013 Blackhawks players follow in the footsteps of the great players in the Blackhawks history who have had their numbers retired, including Glenn Hall (#1), Keith Magnuson (#3), Pierre Pilote (#3), Bobby Hull (#9), Denis Savard (#18), Stan Mikita (#21), and Tony Esposito (#35);

Whereas the Stanley Cup returns to the City of Chicago and gives fans across the State of Illinois a chance to celebrate championship hockey twice in the last 4 seasons; and

Whereas the Minnesota Wild, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and Boston Bruins proved to be worthy and honorable adversaries and also deserve recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

congratulates the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2013 Stanley Cup;

(2)

commends the fans, players, and management of the Boston Bruins for allowing the Chicago Blackhawks and the many supporters of the Chicago Blackhawks to celebrate at the TD Bank Garden; and

(3)

respectfully directs the Enrolling Clerk of the Senate to transmit an official copy of this resolution to—

(A)

the 2013 Chicago Blackhawks hockey organization; and

(B)

the Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz.