[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1439 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 1439

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         June 29, 2010.
Whereas the historic Chicago Blackhawks, as one of the ``Original Six'', have 
        made countless contributions to sports;
Whereas the Blackhawks and the National Hockey League have demonstrated a 
        commitment to promoting fitness and leadership skills for youth through 
        support for youth hockey programs and community skating facilities;
Whereas with 101 straight home game sellouts, and an NHL leading regular-season 
        average attendance of 21,356, the Blackhawks are the pride of their 
        hometown, Chicago, Illinois;
Whereas in just 3 years, the Blackhawks organization of Rocky Wirtz, Joel 
        Quenneville, John McDonough, Stan Bowman, Scotty Bowman, Jay Blunk, and 
        Dale Tallon have revitalized a franchise and reminded Chicago that it 
        has always been a hockey town;
Whereas the Chicago Blackhawks, through amazing offense, superb defense, and 
        unmatched depth, dominated the regular season and won 52 games;
Whereas the Blackhawks defeated the Nashville Predators in 6 games, the 
        Vancouver Canucks in 6 games, and swept the number 1 seeded San Jose 
        Sharks to become the Western Conference Champions and advance to the 
        Stanley Cup Final;
Whereas in the Stanley Cup Final series, the Blackhawks held off the aggressive 
        play and talent of the Eastern Conference Champion Philadelphia Flyers, 
        who deserve great credit, to win in overtime, and provide one of the 
        most exciting final series in recent history; and
Whereas the innumerable contributions from every player, coach, and the entire 
        Blackhawks family have ended the 49-year-long championship drought and 
        brought the roar back to Madison Street and Lord Stanley's Cup to where 
        it belongs, sweet home Chicago: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the Chicago Blackhawks for their long distinguished 
        history, countless contributions to sports, and their many successes as 
        a franchise;
            (2) congratulates the Blackhawks on an amazing season and for 
        winning the 2010 Stanley Cup Championship;
            (3) recognizes the players, coaches, and leadership of the 
        Blackhawks organization; and
            (4) joins with all people in the United States and hockey fans all 
        over the world in celebrating the return of the Stanley Cup to Chicago, 
        Illinois.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.