HomeMy WebLinkAbout4634-17 Commending the Riley High School 2016-2017 Boys' Swim Team as Citywide, Northern Indiana Conference, and Sectional Champions RESOLUTION
No. 4634-17
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
May 8, 20 17
Attest: City Clerk
Attest- President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
May 9 20 17
City Clerk
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1865 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
the Common Council proudly recognizes the 2016-2017 Riley High School Boys' Swim Team
on a successful swim season wherein they won the Citywide, NIC and Sectional Champions. Stripping the per-
ennial regional champion, Penn High School, and securing the regional NIC title for the first time in 10 years.
6%Cftt, 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.
Cam, 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(Ath-
letic Director) and Francois Bayingana (Principal). 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 1. 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.
Sec i 1. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and
approval b. the or.
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1St Distri t Oliver . Davis,7�strict
Reg ' iams 3sto It John Voorde At Large
any Kpily, trict Gavin Ferlic,At Large
Jo M. Broden,4" District 'Karen L. White,At Large
avid Varner, 5�'District Aladean DeRose, Interim Counci Attorney
Attest: Approved this i'tl da of May 2017
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Kar emah N. Fowler, C Clerk Pete Buttigie , or of>Ath Bend