WHEREAS it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of Cherry Hill Township to focus attention on noteworthy occasions and individuals; and

WHEREAS tonight, the Mayor and Council wish to recognize and congratulate the Cherry Hill Knights Football Team on their 2017 season in the South Jersey Independent Youth Football Association; and

WHEREAS the hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, talent and exceptional team chemistry of the Knights football team enabled these athletes to earn a Group 3, 115-lb Division Championship title; and

WHEREAS entering the playoffs as the #1 seed, the Knights defeated Staley Park of Camden 34-6 in the Semifinals and faced off against Moorestown for the Championship Title, dominating them 38-0; and

WHEREAS Coaches Brian Bonomo and Ryan McCullough, along with the team’s parents, were integral in guiding the team to victory through their unwavering support; and

WHEREAS Cherry Hill’s exceptional youth sports programs are instrumental in  teaching important lessons that will last a lifetime, including the value of hard work, dedication, and teamwork; and

WHEREAS the Mayor and Council of Cherry Hill Township are proud to honor each of the players on this year’s roster, and give special thanks to the team’s coaches for their work with these young men and their continued support of youth activities in the Cherry Hill community.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CHUCK CAHN, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the Township of Cherry Hill, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, do hereby formally congratulate the

Cherry Hill Knights 115-pound team

in the Township of Cherry Hill and do urge all citizens to join with me and Council in congratulating the players, coaches, parents and league leadership, on their District Championship and a very successful 2017 season.