Class 3A state champion Christian Brunner of Dundee-Crown High School was recognized for his achievements at the April 12 Kane County Board meeting.

Brunner has had an amazing year, to say the least.

He won the 195-pound title in February, defeating Metea Valley’s Dylan Ervin and finishing the season with a perfect 48-0 record. On March 15, when the rest of us were out voting in the Illinois primary, the folks in Carpentersville were celebrating “Christian Brunner Day” after a proclamation issued by Village President Ed Ritter.

The high school senior received more accolades, a standing ovation and another proclamation from the County Board, which you can read below. Brunner plans to continue his wrestling career on a full-ride scholarship at Purdue University.

The County Board proclamation commends Brunner for “his training, his commitment to his goals, and his achievements in wrestling and extends best wishes for his continued success.”

Resolution Recognizing Illinois State Champion Wrestler Christian Brunner

WHEREAS, the County of Kane recognizes extraordinary young adults whose dedication and achievements serve as inspiration for others in the community; and

WHEREAS, East Dundee resident Christian Brunner completed an undefeated wrestling season at CUSD #300’s Dundee-Crown High School with an accomplished record of 48-0; and

WHEREAS, the Mr. Brunner made history by defeating Matea Valley senior Dylan Ervin to earn the title of Class 3A Illinois State Wrestling Champion; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Brunner benefited greatly from the mentoring and leadership of head coach Hayes and assistant coaches Moreno, Brunner, Rounds and Skillman; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Brunner was honored with much enthusiasm by his ecstatic fans, a lights and sirens parade and official escort from the villages within the school district: Carpentersville, East Dundee, and West Dundee; and

WHEREAS,   the Village of Carpentersville proclaimed March 15^th and the Village of East Dundee proclaimed March 21^st as “Christian Brunner Day”, both recognizing him for the dedication, discipline, and hard work he has shown to complete his goals; and

WHEREAS, Christian has pursued and won a scholarship to continue his wrestling career at Purdue University upon graduation from Dundee-Crown High School.

NOW, THEREFORE, ON THIS 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 2016, the Kane County Board does hereby commend Christian Brunner for his training, his commitment to his goals, and his achievements in wrestling and extends best wishes for his continued success.