WHEREAS, The Lancers began their winning streak in the 2001-02 season; and
WHEREAS, The Lancers won their 100th consecutive Public League victory on Thursday, January 23, 2008 with a score of 86-41; and
WHEREAS, Coach Frank Greco has been the girls basketball coach for 10 years and is also Central's Athletic Director; and
WHEREAS, Through numerous injuries; popped shoulders, broken noses, and sprained ankles, the girls keep finding ways to get it done and leave victorious; and
WHEREAS, As Coach Greco puts it, they're always students and classy young women; and
WHEREAS, Coach Greco's volunteer assistants include Vince Parziale, Liston Knowles and Ron Montgomery; and
WHEREAS, Coach Greco provides an environment where the team can assume responsibility and consequences for their own actions; and
WHEREAS, The Lancers promotes a safe, calm and disciplined environment in which students can discover and develop their talents; and
WHEREAS, Central High School maintains a high expectation for each student on and off the basketball court; now therefore
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That City Council Hereby Recognize, Honor, And Celebrates Central High School's Girls Basketball Team (The Lancers) and Coach Frank Greco For Their Amazing 100 Consecutive Victories.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Frank Greco as further evidencing the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body.
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