Hoops in the Hood Resolution
Presented by ALDERMAN RAYMOND A. LOPEZ on DECEMBER 9th. 2015.
WHEREAS, the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council promotes peace, security, and unified the neighborhood through the annual "Hoops in the Hood" tournament; and,
WHEREAS, the Hoops in the Hood games have been organized in partnership with the Chicago Police Department's 9th District, the Chicago Park District, local churches and leaders; and,
WHEREAS, over one hundred youth between the ages ten to seventeen participated in the 2015 Hoops in the Hood program; and,
WHEREAS, the Sherman Park B, ABC Pilsen, and Back ofthe Yards, and the Holy Cross B teams displayed exceptional professionalism, incredible talent, and respect for the game and for their community in the 10-13 year old conference; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Michaels, St. Vincent, Winchester Street, and Sherman Park A, the Holy Cross A, and the Cornell Square Park A teams displayed exceptional professionalism, incredible talent, and respect for the game and for their community in the 14-17 year old conference; and,
WHEREAS, the Holy Cross team players Kevin Cruz, Kayla Godinez, Jesse Martinez, Juan Martinez, Edgar Quintero, Adrian Rodriguez, Sean Rodriguez, and Francisco Romero, led by Coach Christina, won the 10-13 year old conference championship with teamwork and good sportsmanship; and,
WHEREAS, the Cornell Square Park A team players Alejandro Cervantes, Jemaul Cooley, Jeremiah Freeman, Anthony Gallegos, Tyriek Grayson, Jeremy Mitchell, Frederick Crittendon, Brandon Whiteside, William Barnes, Derrel Nickerson, Trayvon Ross, Deondre McDuffie, Marion Ross, Ja'ki McNeil, Quentin ONeal, Ryan Smith, and Derrick Thomas led by Coach Jeremy Taylor won the 14-17 year old conference championship with teamwork and great sportsmanship in overtime; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we, The Mayor and the members ofthe Chicago City Council, assembled do hereby congratulate the Back ofthe Yards Neighborhood Council for organizin...
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