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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[S. Res. 333 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 333
Commending and congratulating the Florida Panthers on winning the 2025
Stanley Cup Final.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 23, 2025
Mrs. Moody (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida) submitted the
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Commending and congratulating the Florida Panthers on winning the 2025
Stanley Cup Final.
Whereas, on June 17, 2025, the Florida Panthers (referred to in this preamble as
the ``Panthers'') won the 2025 National Hockey League (referred to in
this preamble as the ``NHL'') Stanley Cup Final, becoming back-to-back
champions;
Whereas the 2025 Stanley Cup Final is the second Stanley Cup Final won by the
Panthers in the history of the franchise;
Whereas, on the way to winning the 2025 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 Toronto Maple Leafs;
(3) in the Eastern Conference Final to win the Prince of Wales Trophy,
the Carolina Hurricanes; and
(4) in the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers;
Whereas, during the 2024-2025 NHL season, the Panthers won 47 games during the
regular season and scored 246 goals;
Whereas, in the 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament--
(1) Matthew Tkachuk, Gustav Forsling, Aleksander Barkov, Eetu
Luostarinen, Anton Lundell, Niko Mikkola, Sam Bennett, and Sam Reinhart
participated as players; and
(2) Bill Zito, Teddy Richards, Myles Fee, Patric Hornqvist, and Tuomo
Ruutu participated as support staff;
Whereas Aleksander Barkov of the Panthers won the Selke Trophy for the third
time as the best defensive forward in the NHL and the King Clancy
Memorial Trophy for his leadership on and off the ice in his community,
becoming the first player in NHL history to win both awards in the same
NHL season;
Whereas Sam Bennett of the Panthers was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy for the
Most Valuable Player of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs;
Whereas the entire Panthers roster contributed to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final
victory;
Whereas a team of coaches and support staff enriched the South Florida community
on and off the ice while also supporting the players; 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 2025
National Hockey League Stanley Cup Final; and
(B) the loyal fan base of the Florida Panthers for
their support throughout the 2024-2025 season; and
(2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the ownership,
management, and coaching staff of the Florida Panthers,
including--
(A) the Chairman, Owner, and Governor of the
Florida Panthers, Vincent Viola, and his family;
(B) the President and Chief Executive Officer of
the Florida Panthers, Matthew Caldwell; and
(C) the President of Hockey Operations and General
Manager of the Florida Panthers, Bill Zito.
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Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4584; text: CR S4626)
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