As Introduced
135th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 270
2023-2024
Senator Sykes
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Ronald Spears II as the top-ranked senator at the
2023 Boys Nation.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly 1
of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Ronald Spears II on being ranked 2
the top senator at the 2023 Boys Nation; and 3
WHEREAS, A student at Theodore Roosevelt High School, Ronald 4
Spears has demonstrated outstanding ability, as well as such qualities 5
as perseverance, initiative, leadership, and intelligence, 6
characteristics that led to him being designated as a delegate for the 7
2023 Buckeye Boys State by Portage American Legion Post 496. For his 8
fine work, he was chosen to represent the State of Ohio at the 2023 9
Boys Nation, where he was ranked first among the ninety-eight 10
delegates, and he has truly distinguished himself among a select group 11
of young men whose accomplishments merit praise; and 12
WHEREAS, With self-discipline, perseverance, and resolve, Ronald 13
Spears has striven to increase his knowledge and skills, and he can be 14
justly proud of his record of attainment. Through his decisive 15
leadership, he has proven himself to be a conscientious and 16
responsible young man, and we are certain that he will continue to 17
display the same unwavering dedication to excellence for which he has 18
become known; and 19
WHEREAS, Buckeye Boys State and Boys Nation provide students with 20
excellent opportunities to participate in a simulation of government 21
processes. Ronald Spears’ commitment and enthusiasm serve as an 22
inspiration to others, and he represents all those throughout Ohio who 23
have established high personal goals and have striven to reach their 24
potential; therefore be it 25
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RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General 26
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud Ronald Spears 27
II on his national honor and extend best wishes for the future; and be 28
it further 29
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly 30
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Ronald Spears II. 31