HR1197 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 Hillcrest Hawks High School girls basketball team for being the runner-up in the IHSA Class 3A State basketball tournament; and

WHEREAS, The Hillcrest Hawks High School girls basketball team is known for their great defense and commitment to playing as a team; the team's 2nd place finish is the best ever for a girls' team at Hillcrest High School; and

WHEREAS, Hillcrest Hawks Head Varsity Coach John Maniatis has coached for 16 years with a record of 386 wins and 82 losses; he has been named the Coach of the Year by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association 7 times; he and his staff have led the Hawks to an Elite Eight berth and a Class 3A State runner-up finish for the last 2 seasons; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Hillcrest Hawks High School girls basketball team are Samirah Ali, Sharolyn Wiggins, Jasmine Sanders, Althea Burke, Jacquenae Foster, Dana Gettis, Shannise Heady, Kristin Marshall, Mia Jones, Uniquah Hampton, Yolanda De La Torre, and Autris Colema; the team's assistant coaches are Rachel Binole, Joe Kintz, Dave Klupchak, Bob Reiser, and Rick Tustin; the school's superintendent is Bill Kendall, the principal is Renee Simms, and the athletic director is Lisa Wunar; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Hillcrest Hawks High School girls basketball team serves 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 members of the Hillcrest Hawks High School girls basketball team for being the runner-up in the IHSA Class 3A State basketball tournament 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 Hillcrest Hawks Head Varsity Coach John Maniatis as a symbol of our esteem and respect.