HR0643 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the members of the Quincy Notre Dame Lady Raiders volleyball team on the occasion of winning the IHSA Class 2A championship; and

WHEREAS, The Lady Raiders defeated Chicago Christian in a 21-25, 26-24, 25-21 victory to achieve victory at the IHSA Class 2A girls volleyball championship; the team ended their season with an impressive 29-9 record; and

WHEREAS, The Lady Raiders' victory marks the team's first volleyball State title since 1998 and the team's fourth title overall; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Lady Raiders are Annie Stella, Grace Horman, Kristen Gengenbacher, Jenny Wellman, Jersee Esterlein, Gracie Barnes, Maty Waterkotte, Kate Genenbacher, Shannon Foley, Sarah Kase, Cassidy Foley, Heather Griswold, Maria Welding, and Kari Ann Steinbrecher; the team's head coach is Rich Meyer and the assistant coaches are Bill Starkey and Janet Kroencke; and

WHEREAS, The Lady Raiders 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-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the members of the Quincy Notre Dame Lady Raiders volleyball team on the occasion of winning the IHSA Class 2A championship 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 Quincy Notre Dame Lady Raiders volleyball team as a symbol of our esteem and respect.