HR1539 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives offer our sincere congratulations to the 2006 York Community High School Boy's Cross Country Team and the entire student body at York Community High School on winning the Class AA Boys State Championship Title; and

WHEREAS, The Dukes' Cross Country team won its 26th state championship on November 5th, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Coach Stan Reddel and Assistant Coaches Jim Hedman and Clyde Ware led the team to victory; and

WHEREAS, York's top three runners, junior Tom Achtien, senior Mike Fry and sophomore Steve Sulkin earned All-State honors by finishing among the top 25 in the individual races; and

WHEREAS, The Dukes won the State meet with an impressive 60 points; and

WHEREAS, Tom Achtien finished in 8th place, Mike Fry in 9th place, Steve Sulkin was 15th, Mark Sulkin came in 30th, Alan D'Ambrogio took 33rd and Nick Kuczwara finished 42nd; and

WHEREAS, The Dukes' championship cross country team includes seniors Alan D'Ambrogio, Mike Edwards, Mike Fry, Tim Jung, Nick Kuczwara, Kevin Spicer, and Mark Sulkin; and

WHEREAS, Also supporting the Dukes drive for victory were Tom Achtien, Mike Frigo, Brian Spisiak, Steve Sulkin, and Mike Talbot; and

WHEREAS, We recognize the commitment of Athletic Director Craig Davelis and the Athletic Department as well as the entire York Community High School in their dedication to train and educate superior athletes and well-rounded students; and

WHEREAS, The runners from York Community High School have made countless scarifies to succeed in their goal of winning a fifth straight Cross-Country State Championship; and

WHEREAS, The York Community High School, the Elmhurst community, and friends and families are proud of these fine young athletes; and

WHEREAS, This title represents the dedication and team unity these young men have shown all season; and

WHEREAS, We recognize the talent of these young athletes and their coaches; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we do hereby offer our congratulations to the members of the York Community High School Boy's Cross-Country Team on their 26th State Championship Title; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Superintendent Lynn Krizic, Principal Diana Smith, Athletic Director Craig Davelis, Coach Stan Reddel, Assistant Coach Jim Hedman, Assistant Coach Clyde Ware, and the members of the 2006 Class AA Cross Country Championship team.