As Offered
135th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 362
2023-2024
Representative Thomas, J.
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Jackson High School boys cross country team
as the 2023 Division I State Champion.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th 1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Jackson High 2
School boys cross country team on winning the 2023 Division I State 3
Championship; and 4
WHEREAS, A remarkable group of young athletes, the members of the 5
Jackson High School boys cross country team have combined talent and 6
spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish 7
themselves as truly exceptional competitors. With admirable 8
dedication, the Polar Bears have worked diligently toward attaining 9
ultimate proficiency in long distance running, and as a result, they 10
secured the 2023 Division I State Championship, their first such title 11
in program history; and 12
WHEREAS, The Polar Bears’ achievements and leadership are a 13
justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection on the 14
runners, their families, their school, their community, and their 15
coach, Kevin Walsh. In leading his team to victory, Coach Walsh has 16
not only helped the athletes to develop their talents to the fullest 17
but also instilled in each a valuable sense of determination, 18
perseverance, and camaraderie; and 19
WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important role 20
in the total education of our young people, we are extremely pleased 21
to pay tribute to these exemplary athletes and their outstanding coach 22
for a job well done. The maturity and experience the team members have 23
gained through their participation in sports will greatly aid them in 24
meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it 25
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RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of 26
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, 27
commend the Jackson High School boys cross country team on its 28
tremendous season and salute the members and coach as some of Ohio’s 29
finest citizens; and be it further 30
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit 31
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Jackson High 32
School boys cross country team. 33