[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 22, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1349]
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                 THE STANLEY CUP CHAMPION DALLAS STARS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 22, 1999

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, instead of being 
relegated to a long and cold life in Buffalo, the Stanley Cup will be 
deep in the warm heart of Texas, specifically the great city of Dallas.
  We have the Dallas Stars to thank for bringing the cup to us after 
coming close to winning the cup in the semifinals last year. However, 
we cannot say we thank our lucky stars, for they defeated Buffalo with 
skill, determination and hard work. That was not luck.
  This determination was exemplified by the play of Dallas Stars 
goaltender Eddie Belfour, who made 53 saves in the winning game of the 
Stanley Cup series.
  The result of their defeating the Buffalo Sabers means more than a 
Stanley Cup coming to the best city in the world. The victory by the 
Dallas Stars has made a proud city even more proud.
  Mr. Speaker, this was evident yesterday morning in Dallas as 
thousands of her citizens and Stars fans joined the team in downtown 
Dallas to honor our Stanley Cup champions.
  Mr. Speaker, the Stars truly shine bright ``deep in the heart of 
Texas.'' Green and black are the colors of the National Hockey League 
and, I will wager that next year, they will shine even brighter.
  Mr. Speaker, what makes this victory even sweeter is the fact that 
for 3 years, the Stars have won the President's trophy that goes to the 
team with the best record in the National Hockey League. At the same 
time, the Stanley Cup was out of the reach of such a deserving team 
during those years.
  Mr. Speaker, I join the constituents of the 30th Congressional 
District and the residents of Dallas who are Stars fans in 
congratulating the 1999 Stanley Cup Champions, the Dallas Stars. Thank 
you for bringing the cup home to our proud city.

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