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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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| Representatives offer our sincere congratulations to the
Lady |
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| Cougars volleyball team of Central High School in Breese on
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| winning the 2005 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class |
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| A State Championship on November 12, 2005; and
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| WHEREAS, Central High School is an outstanding school that |
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| challenges all students
academically and vocationally and |
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| instills a positive work ethic
in a safe atmosphere
of mutual |
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| respect with the intent to reach
and enhance individual |
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| talents; the success of the Lady Cougars is a testament to the |
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| strength of these values; and
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| WHEREAS, Under Varsity Coach Jim Cook and Assistant Coach |
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| Kelly Potthast, the Lady Cougars defeated
Cahokia Conference |
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| rivals the Columbia Eagles and reclaimed the State championship |
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| in a well-fought battle at the
Redbird Arena in
Normal; and
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| WHEREAS, The Lady Cougars never trailed in their State |
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| Championship match against the Columbia Eagles; they came |
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| together as a team, played with purpose, and fought hard for |
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| their victory; and
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| WHEREAS, This victory marks the Lady Cougars' second State |
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| Championship in nine years; the win capped an exciting season |
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| with an overall record of 34-9, including a 23-0 record against |
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| Class A teams; in eight post-season matches, the Lady Cougars |
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| did not lose a single game, and only one team was able to put up |
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| more than twenty points a game against the amazing Lady |
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| Cougars; and
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| WHEREAS, The proud community of Breese honored the Lady |
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| Cougars with a hero's welcome upon their return from the State |
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| Championship, including a parade celebrating their victory; |