STATE OF ILLINOIS STATE OF ILLINOIS
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62706, ILLINOIS 62706
Pat Quinn
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GOVERNOR
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eetings!
December 1, 2012 December 1, 2012
Greetings!
of the State Illinois, am pleased to welcome everyone Governor of As theGovernor State of Illinois, I am of pleased to Iwelcome everyone gathered for the gathered for the Chicago Elite Classic, presented by Chicago’s Young School and Simeon hicago Elite Classic, presented by Chicago’s Whitney Young Whitney High School andHigh Simeon School, hosted byofthe University of Illinois – Chicago. gh School, andHigh hosted by theand University Illinois – Chicago.
thrilled that and spectators across United States have traveled m thrilled thatI am participants and participants spectators from across the from United Statesthehave traveled to Illinois for such an exciting The Land of Lincoln proud to host such Illinois for such an exciting sporting event. sporting The Landevent. of Lincoln is proud to host is such group of young athletes. With our long history of excellent sporting traditions, alented group aoftalented young athletes. With our long history of excellent sporting traditions, and the lively spirit that of competition that this tournament brings to our in state, everyone in d the lively spirit of competition this tournament brings to our state, everyone attendance certain to haveexperience. an exhilarating experience. endance is certain to haveisan exhilarating
Drawing 11 participating teams from across different states, this is truly an unparalleled awing 11 participating teams from across 6 different states,6 this is truly an unparalleled eventofinyouth the world of youth basketball. want to best wish totheallvery ent in the world basketball. I want to wish I the very thosebest to all those competing during this Simply tournament. Simply beingthat here shows that each of you mpeting during this tournament. being here shows each of you demonstrates exceptional athletic skilland in that youryou sport, and that monstrates exceptional athletic ability and skill ability in yourand sport, possess the you possess the mental preparedness to be a champion. ental preparedness necessary to be anecessary champion.
would like towelcome offer a special welcome thoseoutside traveling from outside would also likeI to offeralso a special to those travelingtofrom of Illinois for of Illinois for this your event.stay, During your stay, encourage you to of take of and the many sites and s event. During I encourage youI to take advantage theadvantage many sites thattoour state From has tohistoric offer. landmarks From historic landmarks and world-renowned ractions that attractions our state has offer. and world-renowned museums, to first-class dining and theater experiences, trulyofa wide array of useums, to first-class dining and theater experiences, there is truly a there wide isarray interests represented erests represented across Illinois. across Illinois.
On people behalf of of Illinois, the people of Illinois, offer my wishes forand an enjoyable and n behalf of the I offer my bestI wishes forbest an enjoyable memorable event. emorable event.
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Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Pat Quinn Governor
Pat Quinn Governor