2006-268
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-268
A resolution recognizing Tucker Fredricks for his participation in the 2006 Winter
Olympics in Torino, Italy. (File Resolution No. 2006-268)
WHEREAS, Tucker Fredricks was born in Janesville and graduated from Craig High
School in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Tucker learned to skate at the Traxler lagoon and the Janesville Ice
Skating Center; and
WHEREAS, Tucker was a member of the U.S. Junior Olympic speedskating program
and earned a gold medal at the Junior World Championship in the 500 meter race in
2003; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, Tucker won a bronze medal in the World Cup 100 meter race; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, Tucker won a bronze medal in the World Cup 500 meter race; and
WHEREAS, on December 27, 2005 Tucker qualified to be a member of the 2006 United
States speedskating Olympic team; and
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2006, Tucker placed twenty-fifth in the 500 meter long
track race at the Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy; and
WHEREAS, Tucker was the youngest male member of the United States long track
speed skating Olympic team; and
WHEREAS, Tucker was the first Janesville native to participate in the Olympics;
NOW, THEREFORE, LET BE IT RESOLVED By the Common Council of the City of
Janesville, that all Janesville residents are called upon to recognize Tucker Fredricks
for his exceptional athletic achievements, incomparable level of sportsmanship, and
resolute passion for speedskating; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council to acknowledge Tucker
Fredricks for his outstanding representation of the City of Janesville in the 2006 Winter
Olympics in Torino, Italy.
ADOPTED:
March 27. 2006
APPROVED:
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Ann Wulf, City Clerk- Treasur~.e
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President Tom Wellnitz
Prepared by: Community Information Specialist
Motion by: Williams
Second by: DeGarmo
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
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Brien X
Williams X
Wellnitz, Tim X
Wellnitz, Tom X
DeGarmo X
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