That this Council:-
(a) congratulates the following Sheffield sportsmen, sportswomen and teams who have achieved notable success in 2013:
(i) Nick Matthews, third time World Squash Champion;
(ii) Matthew Fitzpatrick, US Amateur Golf Champion;
(iii) Peter James Hallam, Junior Men’s British Figure Skating Champion;
(iv) Matthew Johnson, City of Sheffield swimmer, member of the British Junior World Champion Relay Team;
(v) Sheffield Trampoline Academy, two World Champions, Bryony Page and Lucy Horan;
(vi) Sheffield Eagles, the first side to win back to back Rugby League Championship Grand Finals;
(vii) City of Sheffield Diving Club, Top Boy and Girls Teams in British Diving Talent Games; and
(viii) Sheffield FC, inaugural winners of the Pioneers Cup, against teams from Italy and Spain;
(b) believes these achievements highlight the contribution Sheffield sport clubs and individuals make to the City and thanks performers, officials, and volunteers for their hard work and commitment; and
(c) directs that a copy of this Motion be sent to the named clubs and that letters of congratulations be sent to those mentioned above who have received individual awards.
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RESOLVED: On the Motion of Councillor Isobel Bowler, seconded by Councillor Mick Rooney, that this Council:- |
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(a) congratulates the following Sheffield sportsmen, sportswomen and teams who have achieved notable success in 2013:
(i) Nick Matthews, third time World Squash Champion;
(ii) Matthew Fitzpatrick, US Amateur Golf Champion;
(iii) Peter James Hallam, Junior Men’s British Figure Skating Champion;
(iv) Matthew Johnson, City of Sheffield swimmer, member of the British Junior World Champion Relay Team;
(v) Sheffield Trampoline Academy, two World Champions, Bryony Page and Lucy Horan;
(vi) Sheffield Eagles, the first side to win back to back Rugby League Championship Grand Finals;
(vii) City of Sheffield Diving Club, Top Boy and Girls Teams in British Diving Talent Games; and
(viii) Sheffield FC, inaugural winners of the Pioneers Cup, against teams from Italy and Spain;
(b) believes these achievements highlight the contribution Sheffield sport clubs and individuals make to the City and thanks performers, officials, and volunteers for their hard work and commitment; and
(c) directs that a copy of this Motion be sent to the named clubs and that letters of congratulations be sent to those mentioned above who have received individual awards. |