HR0045 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives offer our sincere congratulations to the Driscoll Catholic High School Highlanders football team on winning the Class 3A State Championship on November 26, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Driscoll Catholic High School, located in Addison under the direction of the Diocese of Joliet, was first founded under the Sisters of St. Francis and the Brothers of the Christian Schools; and

WHEREAS, This victory marks Driscoll's fourth straight state championship; and

WHEREAS, Under Coach Tim Racki, the Highlanders defeated Bureau Valley High School in a well-fought battle at the University of Illinois' Memorial Stadium; and

WHEREAS, With the support of Assistant Coaches Mike Burzawa, Dan Cepek, Nick Gebhart, Dan Paplaczyck, Mike Loconsole, Brandon New, Joe Petro, Brian Wojton, and Bill Erzig, Driscoll was victorious and reclaimed the state championship; and

WHEREAS, Statistician Bob Crowe, Shawn Nykaza in charge of film, and trainer Tricia Schank assisted the Highlanders in their journey to the state championship title; and

WHEREAS, We offer our congratulations to graduating seniors Dustin Miller, Mike Conti, Ray Lao, Rick Albreski, Joe Laraia, Ryan Lesniak, Ryan Meyer, Joe Stapleton, Adam Glenn, Eric Caldwell, Ryan Maritote, Danny Oliverio, Donny Grieco, Dan Jarach, and Joe Taylor who provided leadership to their teammates; and

WHEREAS, The Highlanders football team also included Ryan Palash, John Tranchitella, Kevin Letourneau, Phil Pedi, Shane Franken, Chris Nickola, Colin Peterman, Matt Tremback, Kyle Jenkins, Matt Miller, Dominic Senese, Justin Nudo, Louie Miceli, Croix Urcina, Mike Lotz, Nick Lombardo, Mike Redpath, Tom Monaghan, Nick Giacobbe, Danny Taylor, Casey Savatski, Ryan Felde, Billy Moscatello, Mike Raimondi, Mike Fabrizi, Mike Gainey, Kevin Palermo, Lino Novielli, Dave Schwabe, Steve Rehder, John Stenzel, Ben Boffa, Patrick Carroll, Frank Amato, Matt Boisacy, Mike Fennell, Sean Montividas, Jeff Turner, John Laurel, Phil Orzech, Mike Tabor, Jim Macshane, Jeff Eggert, Anthony DiGrazia, Mike Echeverria, Kyle Vietzen, Dominic Fontano, Tony Rallo, and Eddie Loconte; and

WHEREAS, The offensive team included Phil Pedi, Ryan Meyer, Justin Nedo, Kyle Jenkins, John Tranchitella, Joe Taylor, Ben Boffa, Ryan Maritote, Jeff Turner, Danny Oliverio, and Dan Jarach; and

WHEREAS, The Highlanders' strong defense was lead by Kyle Jenkins, Donny Grieco, Joe Stapleton, Ryan Maritote, Shane Franken, Ryan Lesniak, Eric Caldwell, Justin Nudo, John Tranchitella, Mike Redpath, and Joe Laria; and

WHEREAS, Ryan Meyer led the team this season with 16 touchdowns and rushed for 1087 yards; and

WHEREAS, Kicker Rick Albreski made 10 field goals this season with his longest kick at 58 yards; and

WHEREAS, Sophomore quarterback Phil Pedi completed 11 of 19 passes for 106 yards in Driscoll's drive for victory; and

WHEREAS, The experienced offensive line comprised of tackles Dan Jarach and Ben Boffa, guards Ryan Maritote and Danny Oliverio, and center Jeff Turner helped the Highlanders successfully rush the football for 247 yards on 42 carries; and

WHEREAS, Superintendent Stephen Marth, Principal Fred Muehleman, and Athletic Director Robert Carlson have worked hard to continue the winning tradition of the athletic program at Driscoll Catholic High School; and

WHEREAS, Campus Minister Laraine Parker guided the team spiritually throughout the season; and

WHEREAS, The team had an excellent season with a regular season record of 7 wins and only 2 loses; and

WHEREAS, We recognize the accomplishment of these young athletes and their coaches; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we do hereby offer our congratulations to Coach Tim Racki and the members of the Driscoll Catholic High School Highlanders football team on winning the 2004 Class 3A State Championship title; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Fred Muehleman, Athletic Director Bob Carlson, Coach Tim Racki, Driscoll Catholic High School, and the Highlanders State Championship team members.