house resolution no.245

Reps. Witwer, Bezotte, Breen, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Marino, Rogers, Sneller, Sowerby, Steenland and Thanedar offered the following resolution:

A resolution to honor the Great Lakes Christian College Crusaders Women’s Soccer Team for their 2021 NCCAA Division II National Championship.

Whereas, On November 20, 2021, the Great Lakes Christian College Crusaders Women’s Soccer team defeated the Arlington Baptist University Patriots at the Austin-Tindall Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Florida by a score of two (2) to one (1) in the 2021 National Christian College Athletic Association Division II national championship game; and

Whereas, The Crusaders should be commended for their success and perseverance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; and

Whereas, The Crusaders overcame the adversity of the season, finishing with a record of 13 wins, four (4) losses, and one (1) tie; and

Whereas, In just two seasons, the Crusaders dedication, hard work, and perseverance has earned them their first NCCAA Division II national championship; and

Whereas, The entire Crusaders Women’s Soccer roster contributed to the national championship victory, including Rachel Wienclaw, Katarzyna Polek, Malia Fry, Randi Fitzgerald, Rachell Fitzgerald, Ashley Owens, Emily Rector, Kenzie Attard, Payton Olmstead, Brooke Pagel, Lauren Andrada, Jenna Melle, Rylie Kramer, Hannah Rossner, Morgan Chamberlain, Rylee Owens, Casey Conine, Breanna Vert, Abbie Numerick, Elena Alvarado, Solara Sheldon; and

Whereas, The entire Crusaders Women’s Soccer coaching staff contributed to the national championship victory, including Sam Sibilski, Jason Barron, Marcus Charlick, Marquis DeLong, Gregory Louis, and John Hill; and

Whereas, The Crusaders national championship provides a sense of excitement and pride to the Delta Township community and the entire state of Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor the Great Lakes Christian College Crusaders Women’s Soccer Team for their 2021 NCCAA Division II National Championship. We congratulate them for their exceptional achievements and wish them continued success in the future.