[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1128 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1128

Expressing condolences to the family of Stan Mikita, and commemorating 
                        the life of Stan Mikita.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 16, 2018

 Mr. Quigley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing condolences to the family of Stan Mikita, and commemorating 
                        the life of Stan Mikita.

Whereas Stan Mikita was born on May 20, 1940, in Czechoslovakia;
Whereas Stan Mikita debuted at center for the Chicago Blackhawks in 1958 and 
        played 22 seasons with the team;
Whereas Stan Mikita led the Blackhawks to the 1961 Stanley Cup by contributing 
        11 points in 12 games that year;
Whereas Stan Mikita won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer four 
        times, in 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968;
Whereas Stan Mikita was a first team All-Star six times;
Whereas Stan Mikita is the only player in NHL History to win the Art Ross Trophy 
        for most points scored in a season, the Hart Memorial Trophy awarded to 
        the player most valuable to his team, and the Lady Byng Trophy for 
        sportsmanship in consecutive seasons;
Whereas Stan Mikita is the all-time Blackhawks leader in points, games played, 
        assists and is second in goals;
Whereas Stan Mikita was a pioneer in using a curved stick to help him shoot the 
        puck more accurately and was one of the first players to wear a helmet 
        full time;
Whereas Stan Mikita's number 21 sweater was retired by the Blackhawks on October 
        19th, 1980;
Whereas Stan Mikita was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983;
Whereas Stan Mikita was named the 17th greatest NHL player of the 20th century 
        by The Hockey News;
Whereas Stan Mikita was beloved by teammates and fans of the Blackhawks for more 
        than five decades;
Whereas Stan Mikita was always humble, quick with his trademark boisterous 
        laugh, and was known to mentor younger players on the team;
Whereas Stan Mikita was known for his hard-hitting style of play and nicknamed 
        ``Le Petite Diable'', the Little Devil, by admiring opponents;
Whereas Stan Mikita spent decades as an ambassador for the Chicago Blackhawks 
        before being given that title formally in 2008;
Whereas Stan Mikita was honored as a champion, hockey innovator, and Chicago 
        icon with a statue outside the United Center in 2011; and
Whereas Stan Mikita passed away on August 7, 2018, leaving behind a loving 
        family, including his wife Jill of 55 years: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commemorates the life and accomplishments of Stan 
        Mikita and extends its deepest sympathies to his family and 
        friends on the event of his death; and
            (2) recognizes Stan Mikita for his enduring contributions 
        to the game of hockey, the Chicago Blackhawks franchise, and 
        the City of Chicago.
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