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135th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 450
2023-2024
Representative Oelslager
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Marlington High School boys track and field team
on winning the 2024 OATCCC Division II-III State Indoor Track and
Field Championships.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th 1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to recognize the Marlington High 2
School boys track and field team on its stalwart performance at the 3
2024 Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches Division II- 4
III State Indoor Track and Field Championships; and 5
WHEREAS, The members of the Marlington High School boys track and 6
field team are exemplary athletes, and they have shown themselves to 7
be truly exceptional competitors. The unwavering commitment of the 8
competitors and coaches has earned the Dukes the esteem of many, and 9
they are certainly deserving of high praise; and 10
WHEREAS, Coach Robert Dagenhardt has demonstrated remarkable 11
energy, enthusiasm, and dedication in guiding the Marlington High 12
School boys track and field team to victory, and his skill is 13
reflected in the squad’s outstanding accomplishments. Due largely to 14
his tireless efforts, the members have distinguished themselves on the 15
track, and he has received respect and admiration from all who know 16
him; and 17
WHEREAS, In an educational system that seeks to teach the future 18
leaders of our state and nation the fundamentals of self-reliance and 19
the rewards of individual and group effort, athletic competition has 20
become a valuable tool. By taking part in sports, the members of the 21
Marlington High School boys track and field team have gained 22
discipline and perseverance that will help them in all aspects of 23
their lives; therefore be it 24
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RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of 25
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, pay 26
tribute to the Marlington High School boys track and field team as the 27
2024 Division II-III State Indoor Track and Field Champion and honor 28
all those who contributed to the success of this fine squad; and be it 29
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RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit 31
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Marlington High 32
School boys track and field team. 33