A JOINT RESOLUTION inviting THE CAROLINA HURRICANES HOCKEY TEAM, WINNER OF THE STANLEY CUP, as CHAMPIONS OF THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE to address a joint session of the general assembly.
Whereas, the 2005‑2006 Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens in six games in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, the New Jersey Devils in five games in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and the Buffalo Sabres in seven games in the Eastern Conference finals; and
Whereas, the Carolina Hurricanes, having won the Prince of Wales Trophy to become Eastern Conference Champions, took on the Western Conference Champion Edmonton Oilers in a quest to win the prestigious Stanley Cup; and
Whereas, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Edmonton Oilers in seven games in the Stanley Cup Finals and are the National Hockey League Champions for the 2005‑2006 season; and
Whereas, the General Assembly wishes to honor the team; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Team, the Hurricanes' coach, Peter Laviolette, and team management are invited to address a joint session of the General Assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives on the call of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the Senate.
SECTION 2.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to each member of the Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Team, the team's coach, Peter Laviolette, and team management.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.