Delta’s Superbowl Champion Congratulated in the House of Commons

OTTAWA - Today in the House of Commons, Sukh Dhaliwal congratulated North Delta’s Mitch Berger, punter for the Superbowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers.

“He has made his parents, our community and Canada very proud,” Dhaliwal said in the House. “I ask all members of this house to join me in congratulating North Delta’s Mitch Berger, our Canadian Super Bowl champion.”

His statement was followed by cheers and applause from all sides of the House.

Mitch grew up playing community football in Delta and graduated from North Delta Secondary. His proud North Delta parents, Don and Evelyn Berger were in Tampa, Florida yesterday to watch their son, the only Canadian on the field, win sport’s most celebrated championship.

Dhaliwal is the Member of Parliament for Newton-North Delta.