Record #: R2021-1486   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 12/15/2021 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 12/15/2021
Title: Congratulations extended to Chicago Public School student athletes on success in Illinois High School Association championships
Sponsors: Lightfoot, Lori E. , Sigcho-Lopez, Byron, Martin, Matthew J. , Sadlowski Garza, Susan, Vasquez, Jr., Andre, Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos, Silverstein, Debra L., Coleman, Stephanie D. , Cappleman, James, Taylor, Jeanette B. , Waguespack, Scott, Hadden, Maria E. , Smith, Michele, Scott, Jr. Michael, Ervin, Jason C., Lopez, Raymond A., Dowell, Pat, O'Shea, Matthew J., Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana , Osterman, Harry, Hopkins, Brian , King, Sophia D., Villegas, Gilbert, La Spata, Daniel , Brookins, Jr., Howard, Hairston, Leslie A., Thompson, Patrick D., Burnett, Jr., Walter, Rodriguez, Michael D., Nugent, Samantha , Tunney, Thomas
Attachments: 1. R2021-1486.pdf


OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LOR) E. LIGHTFOOT
MAYOR

December 15, 2021










TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO


Ladies and Gentlemen:

I transmit herewith, together with Aldermen Sigcho-Lopez, Martin, Sadlowski Garza, Vasquez, Ramirez-Rosa, Silverstein, Coleman, Cappleman, Taylor, Waguespack, Fladden, Smith, Scott, Ervin, Lopez, Dowell, O'Shea, Rodriguez, Osterman, Hopkins, King, Villegas, La Spata, Brookins, Hairston, Thompson, Burnett, Rodriguez-Sanchez, Nugent and Tunney, a congratulatory resolution honoring high school State champions.

Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.


Very truly yours.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Each year Chicago Public Schools students compete in a wide variety of athletic competitions with the goal of qualifying for the Illinois High School Association ("IHSA") championships; and

WHEREAS, Many of our diverse, talented, and hard-working students have qualified for the 2021 IHSA championships in a variety of sports; and

WHEREAS, George Washington High School students Samuel Cruz, Brayan Lozano, Gabriel Fuentes, Christian Aparicio, Jose Espinoza, Christopher Gomez, Juan Rodriguez, Angel Guzman, Joel Valdivia, Angel Huerta, Angel Larios, Cesar Martinez, Julian Martinez, Ricardo Perez, Christian Ramirez, Sebastian Ramirez, Giovanni Rosas, Leonardo Solis, Brian Soto, Angelo Williams, Raul Flores, Alexis Varela, Diego Garcia, Sacramento Diaz, and Alejandro Ortiz finished in third place in the state boys soccer championship, were runners-up for the City boys soccer championship, and were sectional champions for the third time in school history; and

WHEREAS, Wendell Phillips Academy High School students Tyler Swearegene, Teshaun Sheppard, Thomas Spaulding, Joseph Winslow, Jr., Jahon Walker, Dakwan Phillips, Avante Savage, Kyerre Howard, Jaykwon Armour, Tyler Turner, Steven Hirsch, Kameron Hoard, Eric Hernandez, Malik Griffin, Terrance Collins, Jr., Daeshawn Hill, Kahari Kelley...

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