[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 68 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 68

  Supporting the goals and ideals of ``Hockey is For Everyone Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 26, 2011

 Mr. Quigley (for himself, Mr. Capuano, Mr. Higgins, Ms. McCollum, Mr. 
Cicilline, and Mr. Lipinski) submitted the following resolution; which 
 was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in 
  addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be 
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration 
  of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
                               concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Supporting the goals and ideals of ``Hockey is For Everyone Month''.

Whereas the National Hockey League designates February as the annual ``Hockey is 
        For Everyone Month'';
Whereas events are hosted across the United States during ``Hockey is For 
        Everyone Month'' to provide support for ice hockey and street hockey as 
        tools used to combat childhood obesity, youth violence, and education 
        related problems;
Whereas the ``Hockey is For Everyone'' program builds youth involvement by 
        reaching over 300,000 boys and girls each year;
Whereas the ``Hockey is For Everyone'' program aides in building community 
        development and diversity by supporting 30 nonprofits and 1,600 schools 
        and community programs annually;
Whereas nonprofit youth hockey organizations across the United States are able 
        to provide equipment and ice time for children of all economic 
        backgrounds, allowing for every child to have a chance to play hockey;
Whereas National Hockey League clubs, players, league alumni, and fans are given 
        the opportunity to serve economically and ethnically diverse 
        communities;
Whereas Hockey legend Willie O'Ree acts as the National Hockey League's Director 
        of Youth Development and serves as an ambassador for the ``Hockey is For 
        Everyone'' program;
Whereas, on January 18, 1958, Willie O'Ree became the first Black player in the 
        National Hockey League, playing for the Boston Bruins;
Whereas the National Hockey League hosts a special educational event for 
        children of diverse backgrounds during ``Hockey is For Everyone Month'', 
        honoring Willie O'Ree and his achievement as the first Black player in 
        the National Hockey League;
Whereas ``Hockey is For Everyone'' provides support for rehabilitative programs 
        for disabled children and veterans through partnerships with USA 
        Hockey's Disabled Section, the American Special Hockey Association, and 
        the USA Wounded Warriors Ice Hockey program; and
Whereas the disabled youth and veterans programs encourage self reliance, 
        confidence, concentration, team work, strength, and physical and mental 
        rehabilitation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``Hockey is For 
        Everyone Month'';
            (2) supports the strengthening of youth hockey programming 
        for underprivileged youth in order to combat childhood obesity, 
        youth violence, and educational problems;
            (3) supports engaging diverse community development through 
        the support of nonprofit youth hockey clubs;
            (4) recognizes Willie O'Ree as the first Black player in 
        the National Hockey League; and
            (5) supports the use of hockey as a rehabilitative tool for 
        wounded veterans and disabled children.
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