[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1379]
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            HONORING THE DALLAS STARS--STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 1999

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
newest source of pride for north Texas--The Dallas Stars.
  Although the city of Dallas is no stranger to winning championships, 
there was something especially exciting about watching the Stars with 
the Stanley Cup.
  Hockey was a relatively unknown sport in north Texas when the Stars 
arrived from Minnesota in 1993.
  But in the short 6 years since then, the Dallas Stars have developed 
a loyal following of fans, including myself. As a devoted fan of the 
Texas Rangers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Dallas Mavericks I am proud 
to add the Dallas Stars to my list of hometown teams--Excuse me, 
Hometown ``Championship'' teams.

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