Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
Title
Congratulating the Madison Memorial High School Boys Basketball Team on winning the 2009 State WIAA Division 1 Title.
Body
WHEREAS, the Madison Memorial High School Spartans Boys Basketball Team finished the 2008-09 season with a 26-1 record, and earned their sixth straight Big Eight Conference title and sixth straight berth to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association basketball tournament; and
WHEREAS, the Spartans defeated Bay Port in the semi-finals, earning a spot in the Division 1 Championship Game against Racine Horlick, who they defeated by a score of 56-41, with senior Jeronne Maymon, who was named the state's Mr. Basketball by the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association, scoring 25 points with 12 rebounds, while junior Vander Blue delivered 19 points and 11 rebounds; and,
WHEREAS, Coach Steve Collins and his assistant coaches emphasized teamwork and team spirit with the Spartans in blending their talents to capture the championship; and,
WHEREAS, the Madison community is proud of the excellence, teamwork, and dedication and spirit shown by the young men of the Spartan basketball team; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Madison Common Council recognizes the dedicated support of the parents, student body and all Spartan fans during the championship season,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Common Council hereby congratulate Coach Collins, his assistant coaches, and the entire Madison Memorial High School Boys Basketball Team on their successful season and Division 1 State Championship.