OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
May 28, 2014
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith, together with Alderman Thomas, a congratulatory resolution concerning the Whitney Young Lady Dolphins.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
H resolution
adopud by Tke Gity Gouncil of ^ Gity of Gkicago, Illinois
ALDERMAN LATASHA R. THOMAS
resented by mayor rahm emanuel on may 28,2014
BYeCIS > 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, The Whitney Young girls basketball team, known as the "Lady Dolphins," had a remarkable 2013/2014 season, culminating in winning the 2014 Illinois High School Association Class 4A State Basketball Championship; and
WHEREAS, On March 22, 2014, the Whitney Young Dolphins won the state title by defeating a powerful Rolling Meadows Mustangs team, 60 to 44 at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University; and
WHEREAS, The Whitney Young Girls basketball team had a remarkable season with a final record of 32 wins and only 3 losses. The team won its final 16 games and captured their third state championship and second championship in three years; and
WHEREAS, Whitney Young reached the State title game by overpowering the defending champion Marian Catholic 60 to 20 in a semifinal game on March 21,2014; and
WHEREAS, In the championship game against Rolling Meadows, Whitney Young got off to a fast start by taking an 8 to 0 lead and then led 20 to 9 at one point in the game. The Dolphins' interior size and quickness on the perimeter slowed down Rolling Meadows' high-octane offense. Whitney Young's defense was so powerful that Rolling Meadows sh...
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