HR0979 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Vic Boblett on his retirement as Head Football Coach at Rock Island High School; and

WHEREAS, He has spent 36 years in coaching, 25 as a head coach and 21 years as coach at Rock Island, with his teams winning a total of 206 games; and

WHEREAS, He is a graduate of J.D. Darnall High School in Geneseo; he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and his Masters degree in Education from the University of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, He began coaching at Rock Island High School in 1991; he led the Rocks to 11 Western Big Six Conference titles, 16 State playoff appearances, and 3 State final four appearances, including a spot in the 1997 State championship game; and

WHEREAS, His positive influence is noted with his creation of the "Little Rocks", a football program for fifth and sixth grade youth; the 7-on-7 summer football program, an offshoot of the "Little Rocks" program, now serves a dozen area schools; he also organized and manages the Fellowship of Christian Athletes program at Rock Island High School and has personally funded several events and activities for the organization; and

WHEREAS, He will enjoy his retirement alongside his wife, Chris; and his children, Doug and Katie; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Vic Boblett on his retirement and wish him well in his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Vic Boblett as a symbol of our respect and esteem.