Resolution 130235

..Title Recognizing and Honoring the 2012 LaSalle College High School Football Team. ..Body WHEREAS, During the 2012 season, the LaSalle College High School Football Team (the "Explorers") continued its tradition of excellence by amassing a 12-2-0 record, winning their fourth straight PIAA State Football Championship quarterfinal game by defeating Parkland High School 28 to 7, and concluding the season with an appearance in the State Championship semifinal; and WHEREAS, The Explorers won their fifth consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League Football Championship and their fourth consecutive, City-wide High School Football title; and WHEREAS, Under the dedicated direction of Head Coach Drew Gordon, Brother James Butler (President), Principal Michael O'Toole, and Athletic Director Joseph Parisi, the Explorers, through their signature Blue and Gold colors, set a standard of achievement for themselves and for others to follow; and WHEREAS, The Explorers, through their twenty-four seniors, exhibited teamwork, grit, and determination in leading the team to a memorable season, and were complemented by an enthusiastic group of underclassmen who stepped up to make significant contributions that lead to the team's success; and WHEREAS, The pride that the 2012 Explorers exhibited by accepting the challenge of continuing the long standing success of LaSalle College's football program was evident throughout the season and they have insured an honored place in LaSalle College football history through their season of great achievement; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby recognize and honor the LaSalle College High School Football Team for their outstanding achievements during the 2012 season. RESOLVED FURTHER, That we congratulate the entire LaSalle College High School football program on their impressive accomplishments and for serving as outstanding ambassadors for the City of Philadelphia and being a source of pride for all of its citizens. FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to representatives of the LaSalle College High School Football Team as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. ..End 1