HR0494 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the members of the West Frankfort High School bass fishing team on the occasion of winning the first Illinois High School Association bass fishing State title; and

WHEREAS, After a 5th place finish on the tournament's first day, West Frankfort High School bass fishing team member Dylan Vaughn caught five bass weighing 10 pounds, 5 ounces to lead the West Frankfort Redbirds to the inaugural Illinois High School Association bass fishing State title; Mr. Vaughn, together with teammate Kaleb Gardner, combined for eight bass over the two-day tournament; the pair's total catch weighed 16.25 pounds, the largest haul of the 52 boats during the tournament; and

WHEREAS, The West Frankfort High School bass fishing team was ably led by coach Keith Vaughn, who is also Dylan Vaughn's father; and

WHEREAS, The members of the West Frankfort High School bass fishing team serve as models of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the members of the West Frankfort High School bass fishing team on the occasion of winning the first Illinois High School Association bass fishing State title and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to West Frankfort High School bass fishing team coach Keith Vaughn as a symbol of our esteem and respect.