HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-23 Riley Boys Swim Resolution 2016-2017 RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUB-
LICLY COMMENDING AND HONORING THE RILEY HIGH SCHOOL 2016-2017 BOYS’ SWIM TEAM ON
A SUCCESSFUL SEASON AS CITYWIDE, NORTHERN INDIANA CONFERENCE (NIC), AND SECTIONAL
CHAMPIONS
Whereas, the Common Council proudly recognizes the 2016–2017 Riley High School Boys’ Swim Team on a suc-
cessful swim season wherein they won the Citywide, NIC and Sectional Champions. Stripping the perennial regional cham-
pion, Penn High School, and securing the regional NIC title for the first time in 10 years.
Whereas, the Riley Wildcats have amassed an amazing dual meet record of 154-21 under the tutelage of Head Coach
John VanDriessche. Under Coach John’s instruction, they have also placed in the top 10 at the State Championships five
(5) times; including, as state runner-ups in 2002 and 2003. Coach John is also the head coach/owner of the South Bend
Swim Club, a team he founded in 2006 to serve as the feeder program for Riley High School. There have been as many as
150 current and future Wildcats in the swim club.
Whereas, on behalf of our entire community, the South Bend Common Council is honored to recognize the hard work
and dedication of the team, coaches, manager, athletic director and school principal. The Council extends their appreciation
to the coaches, athletic director, and principal for their time, dedication and guidance: John VanDriessche (Head Coach),
Ted Meck (Assistant Coach), Ryan Moser (Diving Coach), Marie Doan (Athletic Director) and Francois Bayingana (Prin-
cipal). The members of the 2016-2017 Riley High School Varsity Boys’ Swim Team include:
Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen
Carter Baker Adam Broadstreet Isaac Baker Gabe Falcone
Noah DeBew Kyle Kirkpatrick Tyler Bates Spencer Houghton
Coby Frame Kyle Kytta Joey Gomes Bryce Knight
Brett Maurer Alex Paluszewski Aiden Maurer Dieter Ruszkowski
Brandon Schwing Errol Thomas Bryce Schwing
Eduardo Sostero Garrett Woodbury Kyle Szalai
Jon Stutzman Reuben Velazquez
Andrew Walkowski
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, publicly honors and congratulates the 2016-
2017 Riley High School Boys’ Swim Team for winning the Citywide Championship, Northern Indiana Conference (NIC)
Conference and Sectional Championship. The Council extends a special thank you to all the parents, family and friends who
support and encourage these amazing athletes.
Section II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval
by the Mayor.
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Tim Scott, 1st District Oliver J. Davis, 6th District
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Regina Williams Preston, 2nd District John Voorde, At Large
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Randy Kelly, 3rd District Gavin Ferlic, At Large
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Jo M. Broden, 4th District Karen L. White, At Large
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Dr. David Varner, 5th District Aladean DeRose, Interim Council Attorney
Attest: Approved this __________day of May 2017
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Kareemah N. Fowler, City Clerk Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend