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135th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 379
2023-2024
Representative Pizzulli
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Teresa Ruby
on her induction into the 2024 Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball
Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th 1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Teresa Ruby on 2
being selected as a 2024 inductee of the Ohio High School Fastpitch 3
Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame; and 4
WHEREAS, Teresa Ruby is, indeed, deserving of this prestigious 5
honor, which has been accorded to her in recognition of her numerous 6
accomplishments as a head coach at Clay, Portsmouth, and Wheelersburg 7
High schools. Across twenty-seven years of coaching, she has amassed 8
488 wins, which includes twenty-three sectional, fifteen district, 9
seven regional, and three state titles. Indeed, she left an indelible 10
impact not only as a leader but also as a mentor, and she is an 11
inspiration for future generations to emulate; and 12
WHEREAS, Teresa Ruby’s exceptional record of personal and 13
professional achievement stands as a hallmark worthy of emulation, and 14
she has inspired countless individuals to excel in numerous areas of 15
endeavor. As a coach, she has demonstrated remarkable energy, 16
enthusiasm, and dedication in leading her teams to victory, and in so 17
doing, she not only has encouraged her players to develop their 18
talents to the fullest, but she has also instilled in them a valuable 19
sense of determination, perseverance, camaraderie, and school spirit; 20
and 21
WHEREAS, The respect and admiration that Teresa Ruby has earned 22
throughout her lifetime are evident in her induction into the Ohio 23
High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Her 24
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achievements and leadership are a justifiable source of pride and an 25
excellent reflection not only on her but also on her family, her 26
players, and her community; therefore be it 27
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of 28
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, 29
commend Teresa Ruby on being inducted into the 2024 Ohio High School 30
Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and extend best 31
wishes for continued achievement; and be it further 32
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit 33
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Teresa Ruby. 34