Privileged Resolution 000124

..Title Congratulating the Varsity Wrestling Team of Saint Joseph's Preparatory School for winning the 1999-2000 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship. ..Body WHEREAS, In a thrilling finale to a great season, St. Joseph's Prep's varsity wrestling team defeated a gritty group of LaSalle Explorers, 27-25, in a classic confrontation before an energized, overflowing throng at the Prep; and WHEREAS, This dramatic victory was particularly gratifying since the Prep was defeated in the championship round in 1998 and 1999; and WHEREAS, The championship is the 3rd title in school history. The Prep also earned top honors in 1989 and 1993; and WHEREAS, Prep varsity wrestlers were undefeated in the Catholic League and compiled an overall record of 15-2 under the leadership and guidance of head coach Adam Yaller and his able assistants, Dr. John Saia, Tom Dinkins and Rick Rey; and WHEREAS, The individual wrestlers who were all instrumental in bringing the championship back to the Prep are Steve Cobb in the 103 pound class, Andrew Goldner and Mike Curry in the 112 pound class, Ed Quinn in the 119 pound class, Chris Curtis in the 125 pound class, Adam Jansen in the 130 pound class, Dan Dinneen in the 135 pound class, Jessie Proctor in the 140 and 145 pound classes, Brian Coyle in the 145 pound class, Tom Grant in the 152 pound class, Gerry Abbey in the 160 pound class, Greg Cobb in the 171 pound class, Matthias Kuhn in the 189 pound class and Joe Cice in the heavyweight division; and WHEREAS, In the individual Catholic League Championship held shortly after the team championship, Steve Cobb, Ed Quinn and Dan Dinneen placed first, Jessie Proctor, Andrew Goldner, Greg Cobb and Matthias Kuhn placed second and Tom Grant positioned third. Tom Grant also placed 8th at the Prep Nationals and received All-American recognition; now therefore RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby honor the Saint Joseph's Prep Varsity Wrestling Team for winning the 1999-2000 Philadelphia Catholic Championship. RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to St. Joseph's Prep Varsity Wrestling Team and to Coach Adam Yaller, further evidencing the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.