Record #: R2013-586   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 6/5/2013 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 6/5/2013
Title: Congratulations extended to Simeon Career Academy Wolverines baseball team on winning City Championship
Sponsors: Brookins, Jr., Howard
Attachments: 1. R2013-586.pdf
CELEBRATING THE CITY CHAMPIONS SIMEON CAREER ACADEMY'S BASEBALL TEAM AKA WOLVERINES'



WHEREAS, we celebrate Simeon Career Academy's Baseball team aka Wolverines; and also noted as winning the City Championship title on Monday, May 20, 201; such a noteworthy achievement by their own Head Coach Leroy Franklin, Assistant Coaches: Jesse Turner, Michael Clifton, Reggie Barker, Brandon Williams, Gerald Ingram, Ernest Horton, Jeff Chavers, Michael Langston and all the dedicated students that have committed themselves to exemplifying a spirit of team-work and excellence; and

WHEREAS, Simeon Career Academy's Wolverines are a fine example to those that are interested in learning organizational skills, time management, and extreme patience; all of which are essential to strengthening the mind and developing leaders with a positive attitude and keen focus on moving forward; and

WHEREAS, the scripture states, I4the steps of good men are always ordered by the Lord," allow me to encourage you by saying, "you have risen above sleepless nights, sweaty palms, tense moments and broken friendships, but yet in-spite of you have proven yourselves to be more than conquerors. So today and every day moving forward the follow names will be noted in history books, newspaper articles and national news as men of integrity. So as I call your names, please take a stand so that we may honor you with applause: Charles Aldridge, Gregory Blalock, Antwoine Brown, Brandon Campbell, Darien Clifton, Quincy Collins, Desmond Dunn, Elbert Dunnigan, Blake Hickman, Terrell Kjtching, Corey Ray, Quentin Richardson, Malik Simmons and Marshawn Taylor, Head Coach Leroy Franklin and every Assistant Coach represented here today. We are so proud of each of you and you truly have beat the odds; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, will gather together on the 5th Day of June. 2013, A.D., to congratulate you as being winners of noted as Simeon Career A...

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