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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING WHITNEY M. YOUNG HIGH SCHOOL LADY DOLPHINS 2016 SOPHOMORE CITY CHAMPS
WHEREAS, the Whitney M. Young Lady Dolphins Sophomore team had a remarkable undefeated season of 21-0 very similar to the Women's Conn Huskies who also went undefeated this season; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners are very proud to recognize excellence in high school academics, sports and team loyalty; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of team sports in developing the qualities of respect, collaboration, hard work and dedication in our young citizens; and
WHEREAS, the road to the championship game included 1st round a win over Prosser High School 38-14, 2nd Round playoff win versus Lane Tech 41-22, and a Semifinal win over Taft 50-41; and
WHEREAS, the girls Sophomore team of Whitney M. Young High School, defeated Morgan Park High School 47-25 in the Public League title game; and
WHEREAS, Head Coach Valerie Spann led the winning team to success and Administrative Leader is Dr. Joyce Kenner; and
WHEREAS, the Dolphins are also the Montini Christmas Tournament the Kaneland Tournament Champions; and
WHEREAS, Teammates, Teya Boyd, Kapri Currie, Quiara Dubose, Mia Englemann, Chandler Gay, Kennedy Higginbottom, Audrey Howaniec, Kyla Jones, Daniella Kittrell, Arya Love, Makayla Minett, Shannon Wilbourne, and Kayla Williams are to be congratulated on leading Whitney M. Young High School Girls Sophomore Basketball team to a great season and impressive championship we are all proud of.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IR RESOLVED that members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners join the Whitney M. Young School family, friends and community in congratulating the coaching staff and team members of the Whitney M. Young team on their great achievement and their sense of teamwork, respect, hard work and dedication.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread across the officia...
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