HR1524 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Somonauk High School Boys Soccer Team recently ended their season with a 22-3-1 record and second place finish in the IHSA Class A State Tournament against defending State champion Waterloo/Gibault; and

WHEREAS, This was the first appearance in a State Tournament for Somonauk High School in 61 years; and

WHEREAS, The Bobcats earned their right to play in the Title Match by shutting out four teams in the State Tournament, including a 1-0 victory over Rochester in the semi-finals; and

WHEREAS, Tournament officials called Somonauk fans and team members a "class act" for their spirit, play, and conduct; and

WHEREAS, The Somonauk community, Superintendent Dr. Susan Workman, Principal Dave Mantzke, and Athletic Director Dave Kennedy are proud of the Bobcats for their hard work and dedication, and showed an outpouring of fan support throughout the season; and

WHEREAS, The Bobcats are led by Head Coach Dave Erasmus, Assistant Coaches Mike Fauth and Flavio Santos, Trainer Chris Laurent, and team captains, Chris Giesholt, Josh Rivera, Andy Skupien, and Chris Erasmus; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Bobcats roster are Ben Bright, Nathan Rogers, Shayne Peterson, Chris Erasmus, Chris Siegler, Mark Skupien, Nick Erasmus, Chris Nielsen, Tyler Fugarino, Chris Giesholt, Mitch Bunkofske, Josh Rivera, Nathan Pyle, Matt Houghtaylen, Andy Skupien, Steve Weismiller, Aaron Alvarez, and Blaine Hash; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Somonauk Bobcats on their great dedication, sportsmanship, and accomplishments; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Somonauk community as a remembrance of the 2006 season and encouragement for next year.