RESOLUTION NO. 080430

Congratulating the Lincoln Prep High School Football Team on four successful seasons.

WHEREAS, the Lincoln Prep Football Team won conference championships four consecutive years resulting in athletic collegiate scholarships for some players; and

WHEREAS, the players performed well on and off the field as members of the Honor Roll, National Honor Society, and thru participation in other sports; and

WHEREAS, the Lincoln Prep Tiger Football Team players achieved a successful 2007 season making them contenders in the Interscholastic League; and

WHEREAS, the Lincoln Prep Tiger Football Team is recognized for their hard work and dedication; and

WHEREAS, Coach Roger Franks and his assistants have devoted countless hours to building the Lincoln Prep Football Program and encouraging and helping aid young male students in academics and athletics; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby congratulate the Lincoln Prep Tiger Football Team Seniors on their successful seasons; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that copies hereof be presented to the Lincoln Prep Tiger Football Team Seniors with the congratulations of the Mayor and Council for an outstanding season.

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