Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the House with extreme pride to congratulate Jon Sim, of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.
As a rookie member of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League, Jon accomplished something only few Canadians could dream of: He played for a Stanley Cup winning team.
The people of Pictou—Antigonish—Guysborough were honoured by his presence this summer, along with the Stanley Cup. It was an extremely exciting and extraordinary day of celebration that brought the entire community together. The citizens of New Glasgow lined the streets in his honour for his homecoming parade.
His family, friends and all Nova Scotians are proud of Jon and his historic feat.
In a fitting tribute, the Glasgow Stadium raised Jon's jersey in recognition of his great accomplishment.
A product of the Pictou county minor hockey system, Jon has gone on to make a name for himself as a tenacious and talented athlete.
On behalf of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and the people of Pictou—Antigonish—Guysborough, I wish to extend best wises and congratulations to Jon Sim, a Stanley Cup champion.