HR1519 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the members of the Scales Mound High School Lady Hornets volleyball team on the occasion of the team's spectacular season; and

WHEREAS, After an impressive victory in the Oregon tournament, subsequent hard-fought victories during the State tournament, and a victory against Springfield Lutheran in the semifinals, the Scales Mound Lady Hornets faced off against Heyworth for the championship; after a 25-22 victory in the first game and a 18-25 loss in the second game, the match was sent into a tie-breaker game; after a hard-fought battle, the Lady Hornets narrowly lost to Heyworth 26-24 to claim second place at the IHSA Class 1A State Tournament; and

WHEREAS, The Scales Mound High School Lady Hornets' impressive performance earned the school its biggest trophy in history; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Scales Mound High School Lady Hornets are Stephanie Jerry, Ashley Brant, Alex Korte, Lauren Winter, Nicole Winter, Whitney Kieffer, Emily Stier, Courtney Busch, and Nikki DuBord; the team's manager is Alison Hillary; the team's head coach is Angie Winter and the assistant coaches are Keri Werner, Hannah Hannah Wiegel, and Joy Ertmer; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Scales Mound High School Lady Hornets serve as models of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Scales Mound High School Lady Hornets volleyball team on their spectacular season and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Lady Hornets volleyball head coach Angie Winter as a symbol of our esteem and respect.