HR0636 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0636 LRB093 17547 KEF 43216 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives offer our sincere congratulations to the Driscoll Catholic High School Football Team on winning the Class 4A State Championship on November 28, 2003; and

WHEREAS, Driscoll Catholic High School located in Addison, Illinois, is under the direction of the Diocese of Joliet and was founded under the Sisters of St. Francis and the Brothers of the Christian Schools; and

WHEREAS, This victory marks Driscoll's third straight State championship; and

WHEREAS, Under Coach Tim Racki, the Highlanders overcame Prairie Central in a well fought battle at the University of Illinois, Memorial Stadium, winning by a final score of 37 to 21; and

WHEREAS, With the support of Assistant Coaches Mike Burzawa, Dan Cepek, Nick Gebhart, Kevin Hanrahan, Bob LaMantia, Mike Loconsole, Brandon New, Nick Cicero, Joe Bertagna, Pat Ryan, Jeff Eggert, Joe Petro, Jon Pullia, Matt Munjoy, Bob Crowe, Shawn Nykaza, and Bill Erzig, Driscoll was victorious for the third straight year reclaiming the State championship; and

WHEREAS, Superintendent Stephen Marth, Principal Fred Muehleman, and Athletic Director Robert Carlson have worked hard to continue the winning tradition of the athletic program at Driscoll Catholic High School; and

WHEREAS, Campus Minister Laraine Parker guided the team spiritually throughout the season; and

WHEREAS, The Highlanders overcame injuries and adversity to end the season undefeated; and

WHEREAS, We offer our congratulations to graduating seniors Nick Lamantia, Tom Relin, Danny Ceik, Matt Kish, Mike Stamek, Mike Dileo, Joe Senese, Greg Turner, Mike Segreti, James Tranchitella, Frank Tenuto, Billy Morris, Frank Gonzlaez, Chris Morales, Josh Weldon, Tony Speer, Mike Gallichio, Nathan Miller, Frank Roppo, Luke Mroz, Tom Wagner, Steve Tonorio, Tom Robinson, Matt Troutman, and Ian Faunt who guided their team to victory; and

WHEREAS, The Driscoll football team also included John Tranchitella, Dustin Miller, Phil Pedi, Mike Conti, Ray Lao, Shane Franken, Rick Albreski, Ryan Leahy, Kyle Jenkins, Justin Nudo, Joe Laraia, Ryan Lesniak, Ryan Meyer, Eddie Loconte, Mike Redpath, Nick Giacobbe, Mike Lotz, Dominic Senese, Joe Stapleton, Glenn Adam, Mike Gainey, Eric Caldwell, Ryan Hayden, Ryan Maritote, Mike Fenell, Jeff Turner, Danny Oliverio, Patrick Phillips, Matt Boisacy, Joe Saverino, John Laurel, John Stenzel, Donny Grieco, Francesco Adamo, Dan Jarach, Domic Fontano, Joe Taylor, and Ben Boffa; and

WHEREAS, The offensive team included Ray Lao, Danny Cwik, Steve Tenorio, Johnny Tranchitella, Greg Turner, Mike Segreti, Billy Morris, Tony Speer, Frank Roppo, Danny Oliverio, and Dan Jarach; and

WHEREAS, Completing the Highlander defense were Luke Mroz, James Tranchitella, Johnny Tranchitella, Nathan Miller, Kyle Jenkins, Justin Nudo, Ryan Lesniak, Ryan Meyer, Mike Segreti, Greg Turner, and Matt Kish; and

WHEREAS, Driscoll receiver Greg Turner tied a Class 4A championship record with 8 pass receptions and established a new record with 210 yards receiving; and

WHEREAS, Returning kicker Rick Albreski broke his own 4A title game record of 2 field goals set in 2001, kicking two 32 yard field goals, and a 43 yard field goal; and

WHEREAS, The team could not have achieved so much success without the assistance of trainers Oliver Ramiro and Matt Munjoy, statistician Bob Crowe, and President of Football Operations Ken Mahaney and Terry Tranchitella; and

WHEREAS, We recognize the accomplishment of these young athletes and their coaches; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we offer our congratulations to Coach Tim Racki and the members of the Driscoll Catholic High School Football Team on winning the 2003 Class 4A State Championship Title; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Tim Racki, Driscoll Catholic High School, and the Highlander team members.