As Introduced
135th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 355
2023-2024
Senator Huffman, M.
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Graham High School wrestling team on winning
the 2023-2024 Division II State Championship.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly 1
of Ohio are pleased to recognize the Graham High School wrestling team 2
as the 2023-2024 Division II State Champion; and 3
WHEREAS, The members of the Graham High School wrestling team are 4
exemplary athletes, and they have shown themselves to be truly 5
exceptional competitors. During the 2023-2024 season, the Falcons 6
compiled 135.5 points to win the Division II State Championship, their 7
twenty-third consecutive state crown, and the unwavering commitment of 8
the wrestlers and coaches has earned them the esteem of many. They are 9
certainly deserving of high praise; and 10
WHEREAS, Coach Jason Knott has demonstrated remarkable energy, 11
enthusiasm, and dedication in guiding the Graham High School wrestling 12
team to victory, and his skill is reflected in the squad’s outstanding 13
accomplishments. Due largely to his tireless efforts, the members have 14
distinguished themselves on the mat, and he has received respect and 15
admiration from all who know him; and 16
WHEREAS, In an educational system that seeks to teach the future 17
leaders of our state and nation the fundamentals of self-reliance and 18
the rewards of individual and group effort, athletic competition has 19
become a valuable tool. By taking part in sports, the members of the 20
Graham High School wrestling team have gained discipline and 21
perseverance that will help them in all aspects of their lives; 22
therefore be it 23
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General 24
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, pay tribute to the 25
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As Introduced
Graham High School wrestling team as the 2023-2024 Division II State 26
Champion and honor all those who contributed to the success of this 27
fine squad; and be it further 28
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly 29
authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Graham High School 30
wrestling team. 31