File #: 22-4601    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 7/20/2022 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 7/28/2022 Final action: 7/28/2022
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE PARK RIDGE PISTOLS FOR WINNING THE USSSA SPACE COAST WORLD SERIES WHEREAS, the Park Ridge Pistols girls' travel softball team won the 16B USSSA Space Coast World Series held in Viera, Florida on July 1, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Pistols were dominant the eight games they played, with a perfect 8-0 series and 7 shutouts. They outscored their opponents an astounding 52-5; and WHEREAS, the Pistols opened the tournament by beating the Atlanta Flames 7-0, the Louisiana Patriots 2-0, the Southern Indiana Hotshots 8-0, the Carolina Thunder 5-0, and the Argyle Xtreme Aces 8-0 in just the first two days of competition; and WHEREAS, the Pistols proceeded to beat the Tennessee Mojo with a 6-0 shutout and the Atlanta Premier with a remarkable 10-0 shutout; and WHEREAS, the Pistols finished the tournament by facing the Tennessee Mojo once again and succeeded in winning 6-5 to secure the championship; and WHEREAS, the Park Ridge Pistols faced 21 teams from arou...
Sponsors: PETER N. SILVESTRI, LUIS ARROYO JR

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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

HONORING THE PARK RIDGE PISTOLS FOR WINNING THE USSSA SPACE COAST WORLD SERIES

WHEREAS, the Park Ridge Pistols girls’ travel softball team won the 16B USSSA Space Coast World Series held in Viera, Florida on July 1, 2022; and

 

WHEREAS, the Pistols were dominant the eight games they played, with a perfect 8-0 series and 7 shutouts. They outscored their opponents an astounding 52-5; and

 

WHEREAS, the Pistols opened the tournament by beating the Atlanta Flames 7-0, the Louisiana Patriots 2-0, the Southern Indiana Hotshots 8-0, the Carolina Thunder 5-0, and the Argyle Xtreme Aces 8-0 in just the first two days of competition; and

 

WHEREAS, the Pistols proceeded to beat the Tennessee Mojo with a 6-0 shutout and the Atlanta Premier with a remarkable 10-0 shutout; and

 

WHEREAS, the Pistols finished the tournament by facing the Tennessee Mojo once again and succeeded in winning 6-5 to secure the championship; and

 

WHEREAS, the Park Ridge Pistols faced 21 teams from around the country and had the most points scored and the fewest points given up throughout the tournament; and

 

WHEREAS, this impressive team of talented young women consists of Ava Amelio (Maine South), Jessica Hoffman (Maine South), Hannah Hoffman (Maine South), Ryan Mullarkey (Maine South), Maura Lawlor (Maine South), Maeve Lawlor (Maine South), Charlotte Baumann (Maine South), Ashley Gricius (Maine South), Angela Mazukelli (Maine South), Mackenzie Bickhaus (Niles West), Genciana Ortiz (Niles West), and Grace Dorgan (Resurrection); and

 

WHEREAS, the Pistols were led by their dedicated coaches, Ralph Amelio, Matthew Baumann, Richard Hoffman, Dan Lawlor, and Terry Mullarkey.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby congratulate the Park Ridge Pistols on an amazing season and tournament and commend them and their coaches for their determination, talent, and teamwork; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be tendered to the team as a token of our appreciation for its great teamwork and accomplishments.

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