5980843 ACR 21-184, Friendship Collegiate Public Charter School Knights Varsity Boys Basketball Team Recognition Resolution of 2016

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

                                                        

21-184

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

April 5, 2016        

 

To recognize the Friendship Collegiate Public Charter School Knights Varsity Boys Basketball Team for their 2016 season.

 

WHEREAS, the Friendship Collegiate Public Charter School Knights Varsity Boys Basketball Team defeated the IDEA Public Charter High School basketball team 65-60 on February 27, 2016, at Trinity University to become the 2016 Public Charter School Athletic Association Champion team;

 

WHEREAS, the Friendship Collegiate Public Charter School Knights Varsity Boys Basketball Team finished their 2016 season by competing in the 2016 District of Columbia State Athletic Association championship game on March 6, 2016, at George Washington University’s Smith Center;

 

WHEREAS, the Friendship Collegiate Public Charter School Knights Varsity Boys Basketball Team members have all earned grade point averages of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale;

 

WHEREAS, the Friendship Collegiate Public Charter School Knights Varsity Boys Basketball Team has potentially 4 to 6 seniors that will receive both academic and athletic scholarships to colleges and universities across the nation;

 

WHEREAS, the Friendship Collegiate Public Charter School Knights Varsity Boys Basketball Team exemplifies the meaning of scholar athlete and models the school’s mission and values of integrity, responsibility, confidence, patience, persistence, caring, commitment, and respect; and

 

WHEREAS, Friendship Collegiate Public Charter School Knights Varsity Boys Basketball Team roster for the 2015-2016 season includes:

 

#0 Alani Moore, PG, Sr.                     #1 Keon Queen, F, Jr.

#2 Quavon Blackwood, G, Sr.           #5 LeAndre Thomas, PF, Sr.

#10 Emmanuel Johnson, G, Sr.           #13 Ike Okwara, G, Sr.

#15 Eric Moseley, G, Jr.                     #20 Jaleel Lee, G, Jr.

#21 Kevon Hines, G, Sr.                     #23 Cassius Blount, G, Sr.

#25 Eric King, SF/PF, Sr.                   #34 Heratio Carr, F, Jr.

#35 Jamal Farooq, F, Jr.                      #50 Sam Pearson, F, Sr.

 

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Friendship Collegiate Public Charter School Knights Varsity Boys Basketball Team Recognition Resolution of 2016”.

 

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the Friendship Collegiate Public Charter School Knights Varsity Boys Basketball Team for their 2016 season.

 

Sec. 3.  This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.