07-278Suspension — 3/2T/07
RESOLUTION
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Presented
CITY OF SAINT
WHEREAS, on Sunday, March 18, 2007 the Sain� Paul Central High
their 2006-2007 basketball season with a perfect 32-0 record; and
Council File # 07- 278
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Minutemen Girls Basketball team ended
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Central Hig6 School Girls Basketbalt team led by Coach Willie Taylur, Assistant Coaches
Tom Gunderson, and John Robinson, and talented players DeAubrey Johnson, Kyana Johnson, Angel Robinson, Shayla
Johnson, Theairra Taylor, Ebony Black, Kiara Buford, Cyonna West, Abby Gust, Samantha Robinso�-Ricks, Georgie
Jones, Megan Howard, Tasha Garrett, Keandria Cobbins, Jasmine Conley, Catavia Jones, Megan Tate and Maia
Wahlaberg won the Class 4-A State Title with a 32-0 season, the first perfect season in St. Paul CentraPs history and in
the City of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, through their powerful example of teamworly goal setting, tenacity, and perseverance, the Central High
School Minutemen have done an outstanding job inspiring young girls throughout the City of Saint Paul, the State of
Minnesota, and throughout the country, to excel at the game of basketball, and also to strive for academic excellence by
winning college scholarships; and
WHEREAS, some of the Minutemen's individuai achievements include senior, Angel Robinson's plans to continue her
education while playing Division One Basketball for Marquette University, senior, Abby Gust has plans to continue her
education at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and junior Megan Howard being the recipient of the 2006-2007 ExCEL
Award for her Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership; and
WHEREAS, it has become widely recognized that the 2006-2007 Saint Paul Central High School Minutemen Girls
Basketball Team is now, arguably, the best Girls High School Basketball team in Minnesota state history; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul CiTy Council does hereby proudly and publicly acknowledge the
outstanding achievement of the Saint Paul Central High School Minutemen Girls Basketball team; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council affirms the aforementioned pride by proclaiming each
and every player and student manager honorary Good Will Ambassadors for the City of Saint Paul; and
THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council acknowledges the dedication and talent
of the coaching staff, and more specifica0y the leadership of Coach Willie Taylor by proclaiming Wednesday, March 21,
2007 to be forevermore known in the City of Saint Paul as
Coach of the Year — Willie James Taylor Day
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Councilmember MoMgomery
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Ptoclauning Wednesday, March 21, 2007 to be "Coach of the Year - Willie James TayloL Day.
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Planning Commission
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2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
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3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any�
— current city employee?
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