Explanation
Title
To honor and recognize the members of the Indian Mound Wrestling Team for their success in the 2006 Grade School State Wrestling Tournament.
Body
WHEREAS, ten members of the Indian Mound Wrestling Team qualified to compete in the 2006 Grade School State Wrestling Tournament, and
WHEREAS, only the top 24 wrestlers from across Ohio in each weight and age group qualified for the State Tournament, and
WHEREAS, each member of the Indian Mound Wrestling Team won at least one match in the Tournament, with five of the members placing in the top seven in their weight and age group, and
WHEREAS, Indian Mound Wrestling Team members competed in many different classes with Patrick "Patch" Garren finishing in 2nd place in the 140 pound 9 year old class, Josh Wilmer finishing in 3rd place in the 55 pound 8 year old class, Alonzo Saxton II finishing in 4th place in the 70 pound 9 year old class, Gregory Brusco finishing in 6th place in the 55 pound 8 year old class, Micky Crum finishing in 7th place in the 115 pound 11 year old class, James Wilmer competing in the 50 pound 7 year old class, Nick Hammond competing in the 60 pound 8 year old class, Andrew Christman competing in the 55 pound 8 year old class, Clayton Ray competing in the 75 pound 9 year old class and Brian Ray competing in the 130 pound 12 year old class; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we applaud the Indian Mound Recreation Center Wrestling Team on their Grade School State Wrestling Tournament success and for displaying good sportsmanship and a positive image for all the youth in Columbus.