HR0015 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor young people of the State who have excelled in sports and athletics; and

WHEREAS, Johanna, John, and Judson Wienke, the children of Stan and Robyn Wienke, of Tuscola, Illinois, have proven themselves to be incredible athletes and have been honored for their achievements; and

WHEREAS, Johanna Wienke was the 2001 National second place winner in the discus, bestowed by the USA Track and Field Federation Association; she was the 2001 State Champion in shot put and discus, bestowed by the Illinois Elementary School Association; she was the 2002 State Champion in shot put and discus, bestowed by the Illinois Elementary School Association; she was the 2004 State Champion in discus, bestowed by the Illinois High School Association; and she was the 2006 State Champion in discus, bestowed by the Illinois High School Association; and

WHEREAS, John Wienke was the 2004 State Champion in discus, bestowed by the Illinois Elementary School Association; he was the 2006 Class IA Football State Championship Team member, bestowed by the Illinois High School Association; his many positions played include: quarterback, defensive end, and punter; he holds the 2006 State Record with 384-yards passing in the IHSA State Championship game; he holds the 2006 State Record of 4 touchdown passes in the IHSA State Championship game; and he holds the 2006 State Record for the longest touchdown pass (80 yards) to Nick Hanke in the IHSA State Championship game; and

WHEREAS, Judson Wienke was the 2006 State Champion in shot put and discus, bestowed by the Illinois Elementary School Association; he is the All-time Statewide record holder in shot put; and he volunteers for the Tuscola Fire and Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Their proud siblings are Jenna and Jason Wienke; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Johanna, John, and Judson Wienke on all their achievements and wish them the best for their futures; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Wienke family.