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File #: RES-0005-2010    Version: 1 Name: Honor Gahanna Lincoln Basketball Team
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/3/2010 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 5/3/2010
Title: TO HONOR THE GAHANNA LINCOLN BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
Indexes: RESOLUTION
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TO HONOR THE GAHANNA LINCOLN BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
 
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WHEREAS, after a fantastic season the Gahanna Boys Basketball team had a 24-0 record going into their first District Championship game; and
 
WHEREAS, Gahanna beat Westerville North in the Division I district final 60-54 in overtime to secure the program's first District Championship; and
 
WHEREAS, Gahanna advanced to the Division I Regional Final against Northland who had a 37 game winning streak and was ranked number 1 in the USA Today National Super 25 poll; and
 
WHEREAS, Gahanna beat Northland 71-45 in one of the greatest upsets of all time, at least for Gahanna; and
 
WHEREAS, Gahanna advanced to the state tournament for the first time in school history; and
 
WHEREAS, Gahanna ended the season with a 26-1 record and this Council, Administration and the citizens of Gahanna want to honor: Coach Tony Staib and Assistant Coaches, and the basketball team members; Rob Brandenberg, Justin McDowell, Brien Winston, Sam Bott, Austin Rutherford, Kevin Brandenberg, Taj Williams, Anthony Jackson, Brandon Smith, Stevie Taylor, Jamel Morris, Ryan Grimme and Jordan Martin;
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
 
Section 1.  That this Council along with the Administration do hereby honor and commend the Gahanna Lincoln High School Boys Basketball team for a dynamic season and we could not be prouder of their great accomplishment.
 
Section 2.  That this resolution shall be in full force and effect at the earliest date allowed by law.