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Bill Summary · HR 1238

Summary of HR 1238 (2025 Session) – North Carolina

Purpose and Intent

  • Honor the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team for their 2026 Stanley Cup championship and their ongoing contributions to the State of North Carolina.
  • Recognize the team as a source of state pride, community engagement, and charitable activity, highlighting their successful season and playoff run.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Official commendation
    • The North Carolina General Assembly formally honors the Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Club, its ownership, and management for winning the 2026 Stanley Cup.
    • Emphasizes the team’s perseverance, dedication, sportsmanship, community partnership, and charitable service, as well as their exemplary season and playoff performance.
  • Section 2: Seal and transmission
    • Directs the Principal Clerk to send a certified copy of the resolution to:
    • Each member of the Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Club
    • Team owner Tom Dundon
    • Head coach Rod Brind’Amour
  • Section 3: Effective date
    • The resolution takes effect upon adoption.

Who/What Is Affected

  • The Carolina Hurricanes hockey team, including ownership (Tom Dundon) and head coach (Rod Brind’Amour).
  • Members of the team organization as recipients of the certified copy.
  • The resolution itself as an official expression of state recognition.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduced as a House Simple Resolution (DRHR50035-MC-347C) sponsored by Representative Bell, with co-sponsors John Bell, Erin Paré, and Mike Schietzelt.
  • Action history indicates:
    • Adopted and added to the calendar on June 23, 2026
    • Passed first reading on June 23, 2026
    • Filed on June 23, 2026
  • Effective date is upon adoption due to the resolution’s nature.

Context and Impact

  • Symbolic gesture of appreciation from the state.
  • May bolster community pride and acknowledgment of the Hurricanes’ role in regional youth hockey initiatives and civic engagement.
  • No fiscal impact or policy change beyond the ceremonial commendation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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