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To honor and recognize Team Ohio Women's Basketball Team for its gold medal at the 2014 National Special Olympics.
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WHEREAS, in June 2014, the Ohio Delegation to the National Special Olympics won 26 gold medals, 18 silver medals and nine bronze medals; and
WHEREAS, Team Ohio Women's Basketball Team was made up of 10 female athletes, six of which are from Franklin County, and four of which are either graduates of or are enrolled in Columbus City Schools; and
WHEREAS, Megan Kilgore, the Team's coach, has coached the Columbus Comets, a Special Olympics Division 1 Women's Basketball Team, for eight years; and
WHEREAS, Team Ohio formed and began intense training camps after the athletes finished their regular season in April; and
WHEREAS, the athletes were dedicated to training and conditioning to prepare for the USA games; and
WHEREAS, the athletes and coach made time for practice and games outside of their regular employment and school work; and
WHEREAS, the athletes memorably represented their local organizations, local school systems, and the Ohio Special Olympics Delegation at the national level; and
WHEREAS, the National Special Olympics consisted of a week of games hosted in a variety of college facilities in and around Princeton; and
WHEREAS, as a testament to their preparation, training, teamwork and spirit, Team Ohio Women's Basketball Team went undefeated throughout the Games; and
WHEREAS, on June 20th, Team Ohio beat Missouri, 23-6, bringing home the gold medal; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council hereby honors and recognizes Team Ohio Women's Basketball Team for its gold medal at the 2014 National Special Olympics and congratulates Coach Megan Kilgore and all the athletes with the team on their tremendous accomplishment.