[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 31, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S5687]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 785--COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE FLORIDA 
             PANTHERS ON WINNING THE 2024 STANLEY CUP FINAL

  Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 785

       Whereas, on June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers (referred 
     to in this preamble as the ``Panthers'') won the 2024 
     National Hockey League (referred to in this preamble as the 
     ``NHL'') Stanley Cup Final;
       Whereas the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final is the first Stanley 
     Cup Final won by the Panthers in the 30-year history of the 
     Panthers franchise;
       Whereas, on the way to winning the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, 
     the Panthers defeated--
       (1) in the first round of the playoffs, the Tampa Bay 
     Lightning;
       (2) in the second round of the playoffs, the Boston Bruins;
       (3) in the Eastern Conference Finals to win the Prince of 
     Wales Trophy, the New York Rangers; and
       (4) in the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers;
       Whereas, during the 2023-2024 NHL Season, the Panthers--
       (1) won 52 games during the regular season and scored 268 
     goals; and
       (2) had 2 players, Sam Reinhart (forward) and Sergei 
     Bobrovsky (goaltender), represent the Panthers as All-Stars 
     at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game in Toronto, Canada;
       Whereas Aleksander Barkov of the Panthers won the Selke 
     Trophy and was recognized as the best defensive forward in 
     the NHL for the second time in his career;
       Whereas the entire Panthers roster contributed to the 2024 
     Stanley Cup Final victory;
       Whereas supporting the Panthers players was a team of 
     coaches and support staff committed to enriching the South 
     Florida community on and off the ice; and
       Whereas the Panthers represent their loyal fans, the South 
     Florida community, and the entire State of Florida with a 
     commitment to excellence: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates--
       (A) the Florida Panthers for winning the 2024 National 
     Hockey League Stanley Cup Final; and
       (B) the loyal fan base of the Florida Panthers for their 
     support throughout the 2023-2024 season; and
       (2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate 
     transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to members of 
     the Florida Panthers ownership, management, and coaching 
     staff, including--
       (A) the chairman, owner, and governor of the Florida 
     Panthers, Vincent Viola, and his family;
       (B) the president and CEO of the Florida Panthers, Matthew 
     Caldwell; and
       (C) the president of hockey operations and general manager 
     of the Florida Panthers, Bill Zito, and the head coach of the 
     Florida Panthers, Paul Maurice.

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