Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2023-309

• Record #: R2023-309
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 2/1/2023
• Final action: 2/1/2023
• Title: Congratulations extended to Darius Sanders on ranking among top Black roller skaters worldwide
• Sponsors: Harris, Michelle A.

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
2/1/2023		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)
2/1/2023	60524	City Council	Adopted	Pass

A City Council Resolution Honoring Darius Sanders

WHEREAS, This august Chicago City Council body has been informed of Mr. Darius Sanders and his outstanding achievements by the Honorable Michelle A. Harris, Alderman of the 8^th Ward; and

WHEREAS, 19-year-old Darius Sanders is currently ranked as one of the top African American roller skaters in the world; and

WHEREAS, Darius is a member of the U.S. Roller Sports, and a team member member of the US Olympic Team as of 2020; and

WHEREAS, Darius has won more than 121 medals since he started skating; and

WHEREAS, his biggest moment was when he and his skating partner, Samantha, made it to the 2018 Artistic Skating World Championships; and

WHEREAS, Darius' goal is to help inspire other Chicago youth to try different sports and hobbies to help keep them off the streets and to encourage more Black kids to get into the sport of artistic skating; and

THEREFORE, Be It Resolved, That the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago, do hereby express our congratulations and best wishes; and

Michelle A. Harris Alderman, 8^th Ward

Be It Further Resolved That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Mr., Darius Sanders^