HR0169 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are honored to congratulate Brian Remedi on his induction into the Bradley University Athletics Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, Brian Remedi was born on March 10, 1972 to Robert and Cheryl Remedi; he graduated from Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park in 1990; while at Carl Sandburg, he was All-Conference and All-America in athletics; and

WHEREAS, Brian Remedi went on to attend Bradley University, where he played for the soccer team from 1990 to 1993, first as a defender, and then as a midfielder; and

WHEREAS, Brian Remedi was awarded the Defensive Most Valuable Player of the Year in 1991, Most Improved Player as a Senior, and at one point, he held the Bradley University record for number of career starts at 76; and

WHEREAS, After receiving his bachelor's degree from Bradley University, Brian Remedi worked as a graduate assistant for Bradley University's soccer team while earning his master's degree in English, serving first under soccer coach Jerry Crabtree and then under coach Jim DeRose; and

WHEREAS, After serving Bradley University's soccer team as a graduate assistant and earning his master's degree, Brian Remedi took a communications job with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF); he later worked for the Federation Internationale de Football Association marketing staff in Switzerland; and

WHEREAS, In the Fall of 2009, Brian Remedi returned to the USSF as its Chief Administrative Officer; and

WHEREAS, Brian Remedi's kind and humble heart helped make him a leader on and off the field and throughout his career; and

WHEREAS, Brian Remedi married Kathleen Blanchfield on April 22, 2005, and together they have 2 children, Liam and Brendan; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Brian Remedi on this well-deserved recognition of his athletic accomplishments and contributions to the sport of soccer; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Brian Remedi as an expression of our esteem and respect.