HR1203 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Lisa Chesson of Plainfield for her contributions to the United States Olympic women's hockey team that won the silver medal at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada; and

WHEREAS, Lisa Chesson was a key contributor to the United States Olympic women's hockey team, tallying 5 points during the tournament and ranking 4th among all female defensemen; she was a mainstay on the ice for the American team, totaling 104:08 minutes and ranking 3rd on the team; she had a plus/minus of +12, ranking 2nd on the team; and

WHEREAS, Lisa Chesson was a member of the U.S. Women's National Team for the 2009 International Ice Hockey Federation World Women's Championship, which brought home the gold; she was a member of the 2nd place U.S. Women's Select Team for the 2007 Four Nations Cup; she was a member of the U.S. Women's Select Team in 2008-2009; she was also a member of the U.S. Women's Under-22 Select Team for the 2007 Under-22 Series with Canada; and

WHEREAS, Lisa Chesson was a 4-time participant in the U.S.A. Hockey Women's National Festival and a 2-time U.S.A. Hockey Player Development Camp attendee; she played for 4 years at Ohio State University in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association and had outstanding seasons during her college career; she completed her career with 89 points (27 goals - 62 assists) to stand 9th in the school's all-time record book and 4th among defensemen; and

WHEREAS, During her high school and middle school career, Lisa Chesson had several career-defining moments, including being named the 2000 Female Athlete of the Year at Heritage Grove Middle School and winning the 2002 Sportsmanship Award and the 2003 Best Defenseman Award at the Chicago Showcase; she was a 2-year letter winner in track and field; she was the only female to compete in the boys' varsity all-star game in 2004; she competed for the Plainfield Central High School hockey team for 2 years; she also played for the Chicago Mission U19 team and Team Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Lisa Chesson is the daughter of Jeff and MaryAnn Chesson; she has one brother, Phillip; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Lisa Chesson for her contributions to the 2010 United States Olympic women's hockey team and wish her continued success in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Lisa Chesson as a symbol of our respect and esteem.