[Congressional Bills 104th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 142 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







104th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 142

    To congratulate the New Jersey Devils for becoming the 1995 NHL 
              champions and thus winning the Stanley Cup.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                June 27 (legislative day, June 19), 1995

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    To congratulate the New Jersey Devils for becoming the 1995 NHL 
              champions and thus winning the Stanley Cup.
Whereas on October 5, 1982, the New Jersey Devils played their first National 
        Hockey League game in New Jersey, embarking on a quest for the Stanley 
        Cup which was satisfied 13 years later;
Whereas the Devils epitomize New Jersey pride with their heart, stamina, and 
        drive and thus have become a part of New Jersey culture;
Whereas the New Jersey Devils won 10 games on the road during the Stanley Cup 
        playoffs, thus demolishing the previous record;
Whereas the Devils have implemented an ingenious system known as the ``trap'' 
        that was designed by head coach Jacques Lemaire which constantly stifled 
        and frustrated their opponents;
Whereas Conn Symthe trophy winner Claude Lemieux led the league with 13 playoff 
        goals, three of which were game-winners, and goalie Martin Brodeur led 
        the league with a 1.67 goals-against average during the playoffs;
Whereas the New Jersey hockey fans are the best fans in the Nation and deserve 
        commendation for helping build the team into championship caliber and 
        for supporting the Devils during their drive for the Stanley Cup; and
Whereas the New Jersey Devils during the playoffs beat Boston, Pittsburgh, 
        Philadelphia and in the finals swept the heavily favored Detroit Red 
        Wings in four games giving the State of New Jersey its first-ever 
        championship for a major league team officially bearing the State's 
        name: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the New Jersey Devils for 
their outstanding discipline, determination, emotion, and ingenuity, in 
winning the 1995 NHL Stanley Cup.
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