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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CONGRATULATING MILES BOYKIN ON RECEIVING TRIBUNE/WGN-9 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD
WHEREAS, Growing up, Miles Boykin was a basketball player. During his grade school years, Miles also became known for his strong arm in football. Upon entering high school his achievements on the football field began to exceed the expectations of a high school athlete. He is a stellar athlete in both football and basketball, and;
WHEREAS, While attending high school at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, Illinois Miles showed his talent in ways that most students could not. He was both on the basketball team and the football team. He injured his pinky whilst playing football which delayed the start of his basketball season. Despite the rough beginning, he finished his basketball season strong. His team ended their season with a record of 14-3 and a regional title under their belt, and;
WHEREAS, Miles is very dedicated to the teams on which he plays. Although he garners great praise for his football abilities, there is a chance that upon entering college he may return to his first love, basketball, and;
WHEREAS, Miles is ending his high school career with a commitment to attend the University of Notre Dame, where he plans to take courses in the highly accredited business school. Not only is Miles Boykin talented on the field, but he is also an excellent student, and;
WHEREAS, Miles Boykin received offers from many Universities across the country in states like Florida, Michigan, and Wisconsin. He also received offers from Ohio State and Ole Miss, and;
WHEREAS, Miles Boykin was recognized this year as a recipient of the Tribune / WGN-9 High School Athlete of the Year Award;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners that Miles Boykin is to be congratulated on the achievement of becoming the Tribune/WGN-9 High S...
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