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135th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 392
2023-2024
Representative Russo
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Upper Arlington High School girls swim team
on winning the 2024 Division I State Championship.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th 1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend the Upper Arlington 2
High School girls swim team as the 2024 Division I State Champion; and 3
WHEREAS, The Upper Arlington High School girls swim team has 4
proven to be a talented and superbly conditioned squad and has gained 5
the respect of fans and opponents alike for the spirited and highly 6
motivated performance of its members. Throughout the season, the 7
athletes worked diligently to improve their skills in the pool, and as 8
a result, the Golden Bears accomplished their goals, bringing home 9
this year’s state championship, the thirteenth title in program 10
history; and 11
WHEREAS, Known as a driven and determined squad, the Upper 12
Arlington High School girls swim team has developed into a remarkably 13
efficient group of swimmers whose skill is equaled only by their 14
exemplary display of teamwork. They are a credit not only to their 15
families and their school but also to the superb leadership of their 16
coach, John Sands; and 17
WHEREAS, The road to victory is a difficult one, requiring 18
ability, endurance, and a positive attitude on the part of athletes 19
and coaches alike. The members of the Upper Arlington High School 20
girls swim team have exemplified all of the characteristics that are 21
essential for success both in and out of competition, including 22
courage, discipline, integrity, and good sportsmanship, and their 23
efforts have earned them the admiration of all those who have 24
witnessed these outstanding athletes in action; 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
salute the Upper Arlington High School girls swim team on its 2024 28
Division I State Championship and extend best wishes for the years to 29
come; 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 Upper Arlington 32
High School girls swim team. 33