Record #: R2023-669   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 4/19/2023 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 4/19/2023
Title: Congratulations extended to DePaul College Prep High School basketball team for winning state championship
Sponsors: Lightfoot, Lori E. , Coleman, Stephanie D. , Gardiner, James M. , Moore, David H., Mitts, Emma, Osterman, Harry, Scott, Monique L. , Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana , Hairston, Leslie A., Abarca, Anabel , Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos, Rodriguez, Michael D., Sposato, Nicholas, Villegas, Gilbert, Hadden, Maria E. , Vasquez, Jr., Andre, O'Shea, Matthew J., Cappleman, James, Waguespack, Scott, Knudsen, Timothy R., Martin, Matthew J.
Attachments: 1. R2023-669.pdf

 

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

 

CITY OF CHICAGO

LORI E. LIGHTFOOT

MAYOR

April 19,2023

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

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I transmit herewith, together with Aldermen Coleman, Gardiner, Moore, Mitts, Osterman, Scott, Rodriguez Sanchez, Hairston, Abarca, Ramirez-Rosa, Rodriguez, Sposato, Villegas, Hadden, Vasquez, O'Shea, Cappleman, Waguespack, Knudsen and Martin, a resolution congratulating DePaul College Prep High School basketball team lor winning the State championship.

Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.

Very truly yours.

 

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, High school basketball teams across the state compete for the Illinois High School Association boys basketball championship each year; and

WHEREAS, Basketball helps students develop discipline, a strong work ethic, teamwork, and mental and physical toughness; and

WHEREAS, DePaul College Prep won the 2023 Illinois High School Association 2A boys basketball championship; and

WHEREAS, The DePaul Prep Rams defeated Central Catholic High School of Bloomington, Illinois, 65-41 at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Tom Kleinschmidt, who has served as head basketball coach at DePaul College Prep since 2012, led the team to a commanding victory; and

WHEREAS, This championship win gave the long-storied DePaul College Prep basketball program its first state title in school history; and

WHEREAS, The DePaul College Prep boys basketball team has previously raised IHSA regional championships in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023; and

WHEREAS, The DePaul College Prep basketball team won the 2021 Chipotle Clash of Champions tournament; and

WHEREAS, Chicago's high school basketball teams help students overcome adversity and learn the importance of determination, perseverance, and camaraderie; and

WHEREAS, The Members of this Chamber are pleased to congratulate all of the members and coaching staff of DePaul College Prep's boys basketball team on their well-earned championship title; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled here this nineteenth day of April, 2023, do hereby applaud and congratulate Coach Tom Kleinschmidt and the DePaul College Prep boys basketball team on their championship performance; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to DePaul College Prep as a token of our respect and of our best wishes for a bright and prosperous future.