HR0077 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate East Peoria Community High School senior Lucas Joseph on the occasion of winning the Class 2A 220-pound Wrestling Championship at the individual State of Illinois tournament; and

WHEREAS, Lucas Joseph is the youngest son of Rick and Leanne Joseph of East Peoria; and

WHEREAS, One year ago, Lucas Joseph fell one point short of a win in the finals, making this year's victory as a senior all the more rewarding; it also allows him to have a 2-year record of 85-1 and a one-year record of 41-0; and

WHEREAS, After a scoreless first period, Lucas Joseph gave up an escape, only to follow with a takedown 10 seconds later to pull ahead 2-1; the East Peoria senior then turned back several single-leg takedown attempts by his opponent, allowing only an escape for a 2-2 tie to start the 3rd period; and

WHEREAS, Lucas Joseph kept his opponent scoreless in the third period, exhibiting great persistence and determination; and

WHEREAS, The whole East Peoria community is proud of Lucas Joseph's State win and celebrated with him on February 17, 2013 with a community celebration at East Peoria High School; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Lucas Joseph of his State tournament win, bringing victorious recognition to the success of East Peoria Community High School's wrestling team and their coach, Phil Johns; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Lucas Joseph and East Peoria Community High School as an expression of our esteem and respect.