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135th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 85
2023-2024
Representative Lightbody
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Gahanna Lincoln High School girls track and field team
as the 2023 Division I Indoor State Champion.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th 1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Gahanna 2
Lincoln High School girls track and field team on placing first at the 3
2023 Division I Indoor State Meet; and 4
WHEREAS, The talented Gahanna Lincoln High School girls track and 5
field team is, indeed, to be heartily commended, for it has decisively 6
earned this year’s Division I Indoor State title with an astounding 7
score of 62 points. Without exception, the squad’s gifted athletes 8
prepared conscientiously in pursuit of this crown, devoting countless 9
hours to training and practice in order to be victorious; and 10
WHEREAS, All those who comprise the Gahanna Lincoln High School 11
girls track and field team have epitomized the power, poise, and 12
precision that befit authentic champions, and to his credit, Coach 13
Roger Whittaker has guided the squad with unwavering expertise and 14
encouragement. He merits praise for encouraging the Lions to maintain 15
composure and to exhibit skill, stamina, and agility in every 16
challenging encounter; and 17
WHEREAS, By prevailing over numerous adversaries, the members of 18
the Gahanna Lincoln High School girls track and field team have 19
learned much about dedication, self-discipline, leadership, and 20
perseverance. Their first-place finish reflects their commitment to 21
the sport, and their indomitable spirit has made their families, 22
coaches, school community, and fans extremely proud; therefore be it 23
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of 24
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, 25
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salute the Gahanna Lincoln High School girls track and field team for 26
earning first place at the 2023 Division I Indoor State Meet and wish 27
its members continued success in all of their future endeavors; and be 28
it further 29
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit 30
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Gahanna Lincoln 31
High School girls track and field team. 32