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Honoring University Of Illinois’ Women’S Volleyball Team

Volume
Volume 158 , Number 7
Pages
Pages E48
Legislative Body
Extensions of Remarks
Date
Thu, Jan. 19, 2012

Rep. Timothy V. Johnson

legislator photo
Party
R
State
IL

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 2011 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Women's Volleyball Team.

This talented group of young women truly represents the epitome of athleticism, dedication, and perseverance as the team placed 2nd in the country in the Division I NCAA Tournament. This marked the first time in history that this Illini organization has made it to the finals of this competition.

I would like to also congratulate Kevin Hambly, the head coach, as well as his fellow coaches and staff members who helped guide the 2011 Women's Volleyball Team to accomplish greatness. Mr. Hambly was recently named the National Coach of the Year by Volleyball Magazine. In addition, this publication named Michelle Bartsch as a first-team All-American and Colleen Ward as a second-team All-American. I would also like to note that 11 of the young women on the 2011 Women's Volleyball Team placed among the top 60 in each of their recruiting classes.

It is undeniable that the women on this team all serve as role models for community that I represent, and it is honors such as these that make me incredibly proud to call the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign my alma mater.