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To congratulate Jared and James "Satch" Sullinger for being named the 2010 Naismith National High School Boys' Basketball Player and Coach of the Year.
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WHEREAS, The Naismith Trophy, presented annually to the top girls' and boys' high school players and coaches in the country, is the most prestigious national award in basketball; and
WHEREAS, past winners of the award include such legendary players as Alonzo Mourning, Lisa Leslie, LeBron James, and Chamique Holdsclaw, as well as coaches who have left an indelible imprint on the sport, including Dean Smith, Pat Summitt, and Bobby Knight; and
WHEREAS, Northland High School's own Jared and James "Satch" Sullinger were honored as the 2010 Naismith National High School Boys' Basketball Player and Coach of the Year, respectively; and
WHEREAS, in their years together at Northland, Jared and Satch have - with the help of their fellow players and coaches, and with the support of their school, school district, and family - led the school to a state championship, a number one ranking in USA Today, and an undefeated 2009-2010 regular season, all while earning numerous other individual and team awards and honors; and
WHEREAS, the Sullingers value and believe in the importance of not just athletics, but also academics, civic involvement, and pride in the community, and they live these principles both on and off the court; and
WHEREAS, Jared will continue his academic and athletic career at The Ohio State University this fall, where he will continue to make his father and his city proud with his scholarship, skill, and community involvement; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council congratulates Jared and Satch Sullinger for being named the 2010 Naismith National High School Boys' Basketball Player and Coach of the Year, and thanks them for their past and future contributions to the city and community.