INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL
Introduced by: Councilmember Curran
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL concerning
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Congratulations to the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays Mens Lacrosse Team for Winning the 2007 NCAA National Lacrosse Championship
FOR the purpose of congratulating the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays on their record setting 9th national lacrosse championship, and their 2nd in the last 3 years, winning the 2007 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship in an extremely close 12-11 game in front of a record 48,443 fans in Baltimore's M&.T Bank Stadium; offering congratulations to Coach Dave Pietramala on another fine Blue Jays season; sending respect to Hopkins Goalie Jesse Schwartzman who made 15 saves in the final and was named the tournament's most valuable player; and wishing many more victorious seasons to the entire Johns Hopkins Lacrosse team, families, associates and fans; and providing for a special effective date.
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The Johns Hopkins Blue Jays, in a close 1-goal victory, defeated the top ranked Duke Blue Devils, 12-11 in the final tournament game of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship, this coming after decisive wins versus Georgetown and University of Delaware in the previous 2 rounds of play.
The Blue Jays brought their 9th championship, their 2nd in the past 3 seasons, back to Baltimore and completed an improbable season with a stunningly entertaining upset victory. With a never say die attitude, positive frame of mind, and a willingness to go the distance and overcome any obstacles in their path, the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays have once again earned our respect and admiration.
Baltimore owes the Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse team much thanks for reminding everyone why we are the epicenter of lacrosse in the nation, and for showing us that through hard work and determination, we can achieve our goals. Even in the path of great adversity, with the proper guidance and directed effort, the odds can be overcome, and we can all raise our arms in the joy of victory.
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE, That this Body congratulates the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays on their 9th national lacrosse championship, and their 2nd in the last 3 years, winning the 2007 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship in an extremely close 12-11 game in front of a record 48,443 fans in Baltimore's M&.T Bank Stadium; offering congratulations to Coach Dave Pietramala on another fine Blue Jays season; sending respect to Hopkins Goalie Jesse Schwartzman who made 15 saves in the final and was named the tournament's most valuable player; and wishing many more victorious seasons to the entire Johns Hopkins Lacrosse team, families, associates and fans.
* WARNING: THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL, INTRODUCTORY COPY OF THE BILL.
THE OFFICIAL COPY CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IS THE FIRST READER COPY.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Resolution takes effect on the date it is enacted.
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