HR0428 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the Naperville Central High School boys water polo team, the Redhawks, on having an excellent competitive season that culminated in winning the 2019 state championship on May 18, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Prior to competing in the 2019 championship game, the Redhawks enjoyed an exciting last second win over Stevenson High School in the state quarterfinal and a 10 to 6 win over Fenwick High School in the semifinal; and

WHEREAS, In the title game, the Redhawks posted an 8 to 5 win over Lyons Township High School; they scored three unanswered goals early and then scored once in the second quarter, twice in the third quarter, and twice in the fourth quarter; and

WHEREAS, The Redhawks also won the state title in 2018 and have now taken top honors in state competition in three of the last four years; and

WHEREAS, The Redhawks are coached by Head Coach William Salentine and Assistant Coaches Andy Doyle and Steve Leclair; and

WHEREAS, The Redhawks are Liam Bleuher, Owen Codo, Cameron Dougherty, Quinn Dzieginski, Jonah Klein-Collins, Luke Klein-Collins, Mark Laboe, Henry Mills, Isaac Noren, Spencer Roehll, Benjamin Russo, Brad Sanford, Matthew Simon, and Sean Stablein; and

WHEREAS, These young men 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 ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Naperville Central High School boys water polo team, the Redhawks, on winning the 2019 state championship and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the Redhawks as a symbol of our respect and esteem.