OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
April 30, 2014
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a congratulatory resolution concerning the Whitney Young Dolphins. Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
adopted by Qlte Qity GoUHCll
of the Qity of Qhicago. Illinois
presented by MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL QW APRIL 30, 2014
^QhoTCQS ' Since its establishment in 1975, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, renowned for its outstanding academic achievements, strong sports and extracurricular activities, consistently has ranked among the top high schools in the Nation and has earned numerous awards and accolades; and
WHEREAS, Whitney Young had a remarkable year in sports recently, with its boys basketball team, known as the "Dolphins," winning the 2014 Illinois High School Association Class 4A State Basketball Championship; and
WHEREAS, On March 22, 2014, the Whitney Young star-studded basketball team captured the state title, overcoming the Benet Academy Redwings, 46-44, at Bradley University's Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Beginning with a lay-up on the game's opening possession, Whitney Young took the lead for good. With the battle of the big men not as big as anticipated, it was the play of 6-foot-3-inch guard Miles Reynolds that helped Whitney Young to its third state championship title. Stepping up his outside shooting, Reynolds knocked down three first-half three-pointers to lead the Dolphins with 19 points; and
WHEREAS, After trailing Whitney Young by 12 points in the second quarter, the Redwings were able to hang tough and cut the Dolphins' lead to just two points with 22 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. With 19 seconds remaining in the game, Whitney Young's Paul White knocked in a pair of free throws, giving them the victory; and
WHEREAS, Whitney Young's' title-winning performance in the Illinois Class 4A...
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