Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
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Congratulating the 2015-2016 Madison Memorial Boys Swimming and Diving Team on winning the WIAA Division 1 State Title.
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WHEREAS, the James Madison Memorial High School Spartans boys swimming and diving team capped off an undefeated 2015-16 season by capturing the school's sixth straight and 16th overall WIAA Division 1 State Title, the most state meet championships of all-time; and,
WHEREAS, the Spartans won following a commanding performance that earned them first-place honors with 314 points from 11 Spartan swimmers and divers; and,
WHEREAS, the Spartans performances were led by seven seniors, Ben Gebhart, Calvin Jensen, Baird Miller, Elliot Patterson, Riley Patton, Rory Sanchez & Justin Temprano; and,
WHEREAS, the Spartans were well-served by Justin Temprano, winning the 100-yard backstroke for the third consecutive year with a time of 49.49; and,
WHEREAS, the Spartans, for a sixth year in a row, claimed victory in the 200 Yard Medley Relay, while winning the 200 Yard Freestyle Relay for the fifth consecutive year and also winning the 400 free relay; and,
WHEREAS, the Spartans were ably led to the team championship by Coach Paul Eckerle and his Assistant Coaches, Ben Anderson, Karl Richters and diving coach, Phil Lyons;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council congratulates Coach Paul Eckerle, Coach Ben Anderson, Coach Karl Richters, Diving Coach Phil Lyons and the entire Spartan boys swimming and diving team on their successful season and Division 1 State Championship, adding another banner to the pool wall; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council recognizes the support of the parents, Spartan boys swimming and diving team, student body, and all Spartan fans during the championship season.