HR0252 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, On March 17, 2013, Nicholas Matthias participated in the Midget State Wrestling Championship in Danville with 600 other wrestlers from all over the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Matthias joined 32 other wrestlers in competing for the 70-pound weight bracket; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Matthias pinned his first opponent in 33 seconds, pinned his second opponent in 46 seconds, won his third match with a score of seven to zero, and won his fourth match with a score of two to one; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Matthias wrestled in a hard-fought championship match and came out with a victory with a score of one to zero; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Matthias was also one of only three wrestlers named as the Outstanding Wrestler for the tournament, out of over 600 wrestlers; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Nicholas Matthias on the occasion of his victory at the Midget State Wrestling Championship in Danville and for being named an Outstanding Wrestler and wish him continued success in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Nicholas Matthias as an expression of our respect and esteem.