Congratulation St. Joseph High School Indiana Football team for their great winning streak

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RESOLUTION NO. 920 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CONGRATULATING THE ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL INDIAN FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR GREAT WINNING STREAK WHEREAS, the St. Joseph's Indians racked up the longest football winning streak by their 31 victories in the State of Indiana &they outscored their rivals 293 to 34; and WHEREAS, Coach Phil Teegarden established a team spirit and organized. his football talent to go unbeaten for 3 straight years; and WHEREAS, the winning team effort of the St. Joseph Indians included many individual high school stars such as: (1) The "Touchdown Twins" Jim Reiner and Dale Scott who were both 1000 -yard rushers with Jim gaining 1,116 yards for a 5.9 average; and Dale gaining 1,040 yards for a 5.5 average. (2) Receiver Greg Grohowski caught 13 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns; Receiver Jon Badur caught 12 passes for 124 yards and one touchdown; and Mario Zappia caught 9 passes for 126 yards from Quarterback Mike Carmola who completed 42 of 83 passes for 652 yards for 3 touchdowns. (3) Sixteen Indiana Defenders were credited with 10 or more solo tackles including Linebacker Jeff Monhaut with 47 solo tackles and 39 assists;Tom Kuspa with 36 solo tackles and 28 assists; Tom Toppell with 33 solo tackles and 29 assists; and Dennis Goralski with 31 solo tackles and 23 assists. (4) The power- packed "white dogs" offensive line included such stars as Brian McMahon, Steve Hoffmann, John Zack, Paul Brady, and John Glon; and the state's most impressive defensive secondaries included Kevin Kasmierczak, Brian Wroblewski, Richard Was, and Tom Klimek; who nabbed 21 interceptions. WHEREAS, The South Bend Common Council recognizes the individual and team talent on the St. Joseph's Indians football team and congratulates them on an impressive winning streak which brought them to a Class AAA playoff berth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana CONGRATULATES the St. Joseph High School Indians football team for establishing an Indiana State record of 31 consecutive victories. SECTION II. The Common Council recognizes with pride, Coach Phil Teegarden, the entire football team, and all of the individual players who established many individual and team records in their three years of consecutive football victories. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, wishes to express their thanks on behalf of all of its citizens and fans of the St.Joe' -s Indians football team for their fine leadership and winning spirit which are a tribute to the entire community, and wishes "THE TRIBE" continued success in the future. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and appro al by the Mayor. 6. - (r_ — - Member of the Common Council