HR0977 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the members of the Whitney Young High School boys basketball team on the occasion of winning the IHSA Class 4A State Tournament; and

WHEREAS, The Whitney Young High School boys basketball team defeated Lisle Benet 46-44 to achieve victory in the IHSA Class 4A State Championship at Carver Arena in Peoria on March 29, 2014; and

WHEREAS, The Whitney Young High School boys basketball team's victory marks the team's second Class 4A State title in 6 seasons; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Whitney Young High School boys basketball team are Lucas Williamson, Erwin Henry, Miles Reynolds, Joseph Luzadder, Skyler Nash, Jeremaya Powell, Paul White, Rodney Herenton, McKinley Nelson, Jahlil Okafor, Christian Everett, Anthony Mosley, and Miles Baggett; the team's head coach is Tyrone Slaughter and the assistant coaches are Kevin Snider and Kevin Bush; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Whitney Young High School boys basketball team 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-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the members of the Whitney Young High School boys basketball team on the occasion of winning the IHSA Class 4A State 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 the Whitney Young High School boys basketball team as a symbol of our esteem and respect.