Whereas, on September 28, 2020, the Tampa Bay Lightning (referred to in this preamble as the Lightning ) won the 2020 National Hockey League Stanley Cup Final; Whereas the 2020 Stanley Cup Final is the second Stanley Cup Final won by the Lightning in the 29 years that the franchise has competed in the National Hockey League; Whereas the Lightning won the 2020 Eastern Conference title, and the Prince of Wales Trophy, won for the third time by the franchise, by defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Boston Bruins, and the New York Islanders to advance to the Stanley Cup Final; Whereas the Lightning defeated the 2020 Western Conference champion, the Dallas Stars, in the Stanley Cup Final, clinching the series with 4 wins and only 2 losses; Whereas the Lightning showed resilience and sacrifice during the COVID–19 pandemic by competing in the delayed playoff tournament in secure zones, sequestered from outsiders for 2 months and away from family; Whereas millions of fans watched the Lightning during the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs as the franchise won the Stanley Cup Final for the second time; Whereas Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman— (1) led all defensemen in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs with 10 goals and 12 assists; and (2) won the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player in the playoffs; Whereas Lightning right winger Nikita Kucherov— (1) was the leader in points and assists in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs; and (2) set a new Lightning franchise record for most points in a single postseason