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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL LADY COMMANDOS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CITY CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, the John Marshall Metro High School is located on the West Side of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, nearly 700 students attend Marshall High School; and
WHEREAS, the Marshall Lady Commandos had a fantastic 2017 season that culminated in winning the Chicago Public Schools Girls Basketball Championship; and
WHEREAS, the Lady Commandos went to the championship undefeated; and
WHEREAS, the team continued on to win super sectionals without suffering a single loss; and
WHEREAS, Head Coach Dorothy Gaters continued her legacy of victories and is the winningest coach in Illinois basketball history; and
WHEREAS, the championship was the 1,049th career win and 24th city championship for Coach Gaters; and
WHEREAS, this successful season was the result of countless hours of practice and discipline in addition to the full course load each member of the team carried; and
WHEREAS, the families, coaches, teachers, and friends of the players made this championship possible with their unyielding support and commitment; and
WHEREAS, this outstanding accomplishment is just one of many for the school and its students.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President of the Board and the Cook County Board of Commissioners that the John Marshall Metro High School Girls Basketball Team is honored for winning the city championship.end