HR0264 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the Hartsburg-Emden Elementary School 8th grade volleyball team, the Stags, on winning the 2019 Illinois Elementary School Association 8th Grade Class 1A State Tournament; and

WHEREAS, The Stags won the championship on March 17, 2019 by defeating Limestone Walters Elementary School (Peoria) in two sets, 25 to 8 and 25 to 7; and

WHEREAS, This year's championship is the 8th straight for the Stags, displaying a history of excellence in the program; and

WHEREAS, The Stags should be congratulated for their resounding victory; and

WHEREAS, The Stags' coaching staff should be applauded for their hard work in helping these girls achieve their victory; and

WHEREAS, The Stags' coaching staff includes managers Morgan Riggs, Lexi Wetherell, Cambelle Hopkins, and Emma Eeten, assistant coaches Kaylee Beekman, Jordan Detmers, and Abbie Hoerbert, and head coach Jennifer Hayes; and

WHEREAS, The Stags are Lily Barry, Abby Montgomery, Cassie Crabtree, Dani Phillips, Violet Merz, Cloee O'Donoghue, Addie Beekman, Zoe Miller, and Kylie Starcivic; 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 Hartsburg-Emden Elementary School 8th grade volleyball team, the Stags, on winning the 2019 Illinois Elementary School Association 8th Grade Class 1A State Tournament; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to each member of the Stags and their coaching staff.