[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12301]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            CAM NEELY'S INDUCTION INTO THE NHL HALL OF FAME

 Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, Cam Neely was recently inducted into 
the Hockey Hall of Fame. That is the highest honor for a professional 
athlete, but I believe it is appropriate for us to honor him in the 
Halls of Congress as well. Cam Neely is a special citizen, one worthy 
of recognition and emulation.
  As a hockey player, Cam Neely was unique. His rare combination of 
strength, size and skill made him difficult to stop and feared by all 
opponents. Whether fighting through pain or battles on the boards, Cam 
Neely's play taught us the meaning of hard work and perseverance. His 
career may have been cut short by injury, but there is no doubt that 
Cam Neely was one of the finest players to wear a Boston Bruins 
uniform, and indeed one of the greatest ``power forwards'' ever to play 
the game.
  Since hanging up his skates, Cam Neely has devoted his life to 
service. The Cam Neely Foundation has raised over $11 million in the 
last decade to help cancer patients and their families during 
treatment. Thousands of New England families have found hope during 
difficult times due to the generosity and hard work of Cam Neely.
  In his first career, Cam Neely brought us all the joy of victory. In 
his second career, Cam Neely brings joy to families who need it most, 
while providing a model of service to his countless fans. Cam Neely is 
an American in whom we can all be proud and who deserves our 
recognition today for a career that has been hall of fame in every 
respect. 

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