4880378 ACR 20-179, “Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders Boys Varsity Basketball Team Recognition Resolution of 2014”

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

                                                        

20-179  

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

April 8, 2014

 

 

To recognize and honor the Theodore Roosevelt High School Rough Riders boys varsity basketball team on winning the 2014 District of Columbia State Athletic Association city title and the District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association championship.

 

WHEREAS, the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders boys varsity basketball team comprises Johnnie Shuler, Anthony Whitney, Troy Stancil, D’vonte Kay, Mighal Ford, David Miles, Alvin Keith, Deion Haynes, Mike Jones, Joseph Adedayo, Jibreel Faulkner, Hassan Kennie, and Jarell Allen;

 

WHEREAS, Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders coach Rob Nickens, who has coached the team since 2007, led the Rough Riders to an exceptional season;

 

WHEREAS, on February 26, 2014, the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders made their 5^th appearance in the District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association (“DCIAA”) title game in 7 seasons;

 

WHEREAS, the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders soundly beat H.D. Woodson, 77-50, to claim the DCIAA title;

 

WHEREAS, Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders defeated Maret, 57-53, on March 6, 2014, at the Verizon Center to take home its first District of Columbia State Athletic Association (“DCSAA”) title;

 

WHEREAS, guard Johnnie Shuler, the DCIAA co-player of the year, electrified the crowd by engineering his first dunk during the DCSAA title game;

 

WHEREAS, guard Troy Stancil scored 15 points and was named Most Valuable Player of the DCSAA title game;

 

WHEREAS, the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders finished the season with a 25-6 record, a 10-game winning streak, and an 83.5 point scoring average over the last 8 games;

 

             WHEREAS, the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders are currently ranked #10 by the Washington Post;

 

            WHEREAS, the  parents of the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders played an essential role by providing unwavering support to the team and allowing their children to represent the District of Columbia this season;   

 

  WHEREAS, the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders success coincides with a
$100 million modernization of their school;

 

WHEREAS, the Ward 4 community is proud of the achievements of the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders boys varsity basketball team; and

 

WHEREAS, the team’s achievements this season lay the foundation for many more victories and the distinct honor of defending the DCSAA title next year.

 

            RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders Boys Varsity Basketball Team Recognition Resolution of 2014”.

 

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia commends and recognizes the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders boys varsity basketball team for their superior achievement this season.

 

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