[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 321 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 321

To congratulate the New Jersey Devils for their outstanding discipline, 
   determination, and ingenuity, in winning the 2000 National Hockey 
                   League's Stanley Cup Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 12, 2000

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
To congratulate the New Jersey Devils for their outstanding discipline, 
   determination, and ingenuity, in winning the 2000 National Hockey 
                   League's Stanley Cup Championship.

Whereas the New Jersey Devils at 45-29-8, posted the second best regular season 
        record in the NHL's Eastern Conference and were awarded the fourth seed 
        in the playoffs;
Whereas the Devils displayed a potent offense and stifling defense throughout 
        the regular season and playoffs before beating the defending champion 
        Dallas Stars to win their second Stanley Cup in 5 years;
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 did what no other team had done before, coming 
        back from a three games to one deficit to win a Conference Championship 
        and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals;
Whereas Scott Stevens, winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Most Valuable 
        Player of the Stanley Cup playoffs, is one of the fiercest competitors 
        in the game today and is a true team leader who served as captain of the 
        Devils' 1995 and 2000 Stanley Cup Championship teams;
Whereas Scott Gomez, a gifted, young playmaker was named the league's Rookie of 
        the Year and is the first Hispanic player to compete in the NHL;
Whereas goalie Martin Brodeur's lifetime goals against average of 2.19 is the 
        best in NHL history and his 162 wins over a four-season span since 1996-
        97 are the most in league history;
Whereas head coach Larry Robinson served as an assistant on the 1995 
        championship team and took over as head coach late this season;
Whereas the New Jersey Devils take great pride in playing in New Jersey, and 
        spend a great deal of time giving back to the community;
Whereas Lou Lamoriello, President/General Manager of the New Jersey Devils since 
        1987, his staff, and his players displayed outstanding dedication, 
        teamwork, unselfishness, and sportsmanship throughout the course of the 
        season in achieving hockey's highest honor;
Whereas longtime team owner John McMullen was born and raised in New Jersey and 
        is responsible for bringing the Devils to the Garden State;
Whereas the support of all the Devils fans and the people of New Jersey helped 
        make winning the Stanley Cup possible; and
Whereas each one of the Devils players will be remembered on the premier sports 
        trophy, the Stanley Cup, including Jason Arnott, Brad Bombardir, Martin 
        Brodeur, Steve Brule, Sergei Brylin, Ken Daneyko, Patrik Elias, Scott 
        Gomez, Bobby Holik, Steve Kelly, Claude Lemieux, John Madden, Vladimir 
        Malakhov, Randy McKay, Alexander Mogilny, Sergei Nemchinov, Scott 
        Niedermayer, Krzysztof Oliwa, Jay Pandolfo, Deron Quint, Brian Rafalski, 
        Scott Stevens, Ken Sutton, Petr Sykora, Chris Terreri, and Colin White: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the United States Senate congratulates the New 
Jersey Devils on winning Lord Stanley's Cup for the 2000 National 
Hockey League Championship.
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