OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
May 18, 2016
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith, together with Alderman O'Shea, a congratulatory resolution concerning the Morgan Park High School Boys Track Team.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Mayor
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Members of this Chamber are pleased to congratulate the members of the Morgan Park High School boys' track and field team and their coaches on winning the Chicago Public Schools' 2016 Track and Field Championship; and
WHEREAS, Working together as a cohesive unit, the members of the team demonstrated superior competence, dedication and tenacity; and
WHEREAS, Home of highly talented sport teams, the Morgan Park High School boys' track and field team is one of the best in the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Ranked in the top ten among the State's jumpers, Xavier Taylor, winner of the long jump competition, and Greg Howell, a runner up in the 200 meter race, won first and second place in the triple jump contest; and
WHEREAS, The second top-ranked team in the State, the relay team of Xavier Taylor, Greg Howell, Juwan Denton, and Kendall Joiner won the 4 by 100 meter relay. The team also achieved a school record in the 4 by 200 meter relay during the indoor season at the Illinois Prep Top Times State Meet; and
WHEREAS, Top performers for the team also include Juwan Denton in hurdles, Kendall Joiner in the 200 meter race, Bob Love in the High Jump, and Sean Williams, Jarred Edwards, Cameron Hope, Levantes Wilson, Corey Shannon, Malik Adams, Kurt Roberts and Christian Bradford; and
WHEREAS, The outstanding performance of the team members demonstrates the superb training and support each of the coaches provided to the student athletes; and
WHEREAS, The poise and good sportsmanship of the members of the team throughout the competitions earned them the admiration of th...
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