LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating South Buffalo, New York, native
Patrick Kane for scoring the winning goal in Game Six of the National
Hockey League Stanley Cup finals

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those exemplary athletes who excel in professional athletics, distin-
guishing themselves through notable achievements and representing the
great Empire State with pride and determination; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late South Buffalo, New York, native Patrick Kane for scoring the
winning goal in Game Six of the National Hockey League Stanley Cup
finals; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Kane scored the overtime winner for the Chicago
Blackhawks in a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers; at age 21, he
already has a lifetime's worth of memories; in less than three years, he
has been the No. 1 pick overall, won the Calder Trophy for rookie of the
year, been picked for the National Hockey League (NHL) All-Star Game,
won a silver medal with Team USA in the Olympics, led the Blackhawks in
scoring, and won the greatest trophy in team sports; and
WHEREAS, After Philadelphia tied the game with just less than four
minutes remaining in regulation, Patrick Kane gave the Blackhawks their
first Stanley Cup since the 1960-1961 season when he found the net from
a bad angle with a shot that passed by Flyers goalie Michael Leighton
with 4:10 into overtime; he was the first one who knew the puck was
behind Michael Leighton as he scooted around the net, threw his gloves
off and victoriously raced to his teammates with the biggest goal he'll
ever score; and
WHEREAS, For most players, winning the Stanley Cup marks the pinnacle
of their careers; Patrick Kane, went from the streets in South Buffalo
to those rinks across Western New York in order to become an interna-
tional superstar, and one of the most recognizable faces in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, What is currently being seen is a polished player, who left
his family behind and moved to Detroit at age 14 to pursue his goal; he
overcame suggestions that he was too small, criticisms that stalked him
and motivated him and, ultimately, helped him become the best player to
come out of Buffalo and one of the best in the National Hockey League;
and
WHEREAS, A 5-foot-10, 178-pound winger, Patrick Kane showed how a
small but elusive player who is strong on his skates and long on compet-
itiveness can reach the pinnacle of his sport; and
WHEREAS, For now, Patrick Kane is a champion and a major reason the
Blackhawks will return to the Windy City with their first NHL Cup in 49
years; he was one of the best players in the series, who helped set up
Dustin Byfuglien for the first goal and Andrew Ladd for the third late
in the second period before ending the series by himself; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Kane also had the support of his parents, Pat and
Donna Kane, and his three sisters who were waiting for him with open
arms; they had traveled throughout the championship series and were
there for him when it mattered most; in addition, Patrick Kane also had
friends and other family members who made the trip from Buffalo; and
WHEREAS, A gifted athlete, Patrick Kane has become a role model in the
sport of professional hockey; his character and achievements stand as a
sterling example and inspiration to all who would aspire to success;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate South Buffalo, New York, native Patrick Kane for scoring

the winning goal in Game Six of the National Hockey League Stanley Cup
finals; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Patrick Kane, his parents, Pat and Donna, and his grandfa-
ther, Donald.