A HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE CAROLINA HURRICANES HOCKEY TEAM, WINNER OF THE PRINCE OF WALES trophy AS EASTERN conference CHAMPIONS OF THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE, AND FINALIST IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FOR THE STANLEY CUP, NAMED FOR LORD STANLEY, THE EARL OF PRESTON AND GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA.
Whereas, the Stanley Cup, the oldest trophy competed for by professional athletes in North America, was donated by Frederick Arthur, Lord Stanley of Preston and Governor General of Canada, in 1893; and
Whereas, Lord Stanley purchased the trophy for presentation to the amateur hockey champions of Canada; and
Whereas, since 1910, when the National Hockey Association took possession of the Stanley Cup, the trophy has been the symbol of professional hockey supremacy; and
Whereas, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils, the Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Eastern Conference playoff series; and
Whereas, the Carolina Hurricanes, having won the Prince of Wales Trophy to become Eastern Conference Champions, will take on the Western Conference Champion Detroit Red Wings in a quest to win the prestigious Stanley Cup; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Team, and the Hurricanes' Coach, Paul Maurice, are invited to address a session of the House of Representatives in the Hall of the House of Representatives.
SECTION 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to each member of the Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Team and the team's coach, Paul Maurice.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.