[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2927]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATIONS TO STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

  (Ms. LEE of Nevada asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. LEE of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the new 
Stanley Cup champions, the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
  As many of our local fans know, the story of the Golden Knights 
starts long before last night's victory. Six years ago, our Las Vegas 
community was forever changed. On October 1, 2017, a gunman opened fire 
on the Route 91 concert, killing 60 and wounding hundreds more.
  We were shaken to our core. We were resilient. We were united. We 
were Vegas Strong.
  Something that captured that spirit so clearly was when, just days 
later, the Golden Knights stood shoulder to shoulder with the Las Vegas 
community and honored the victims of this tragedy at their very first 
home game, showing the true meaning of Vegas Strong.
  With the whole city behind them, the Knights proceeded to win that 
home opener and became the first expansion team in NHL history to start 
their inaugural season with a 3-0 record.
  The Golden Knights have always been more than just a sports team for 
our community. Now, for the first time, they are world champions.

  Our unlikely heroes--6 years ago, a hockey team just getting to know 
their city--helped us heal in ways we never imagined.
  I congratulate the Stanley Cup's Battle Born champs, the Las Vegas 
Golden Knights.

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