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135th General Assembly
   Regular Session                                     H. R. No. 509
      2023-2024
                          Representative Grim
                       A RESOLUTION
                         Honoring Riley Nixon
        as a 2024 Division III State Track and Field Champion.
     WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th   1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to recognize Riley Nixon, a         2
senior at Ottawa Hills High School, on earning the 2024 Division III     3
State Track and Field Championship title in the 1,600-meter run; and     4
     WHEREAS, Displaying exceptional form, ability, leadership, and      5
dedication during the 2024 season, Riley Nixon has certainly             6
distinguished himself as one of the most talented distance runners in    7
the State of Ohio. A tenacious competitor, he can always be counted on   8
to shine, and at this year’s Division III State Track and Field Meet,    9
he placed first in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 4:12.70, as well   10
as fifth in the 3,200-meter run; and                                     11
     WHEREAS, Throughout intense training and preparation, Riley Nixon   12
has consistently demonstrated the talent, integrity, and motivation      13
that are the hallmarks of a true champion. He has inspired his           14
teammates, thrilled his fans, gained the respect of his opponents, and   15
made his coaches and family very proud; and                              16
     WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important role   17
in the total education of our young people, we are overjoyed to pay      18
tribute to Riley Nixon on an exemplary track career with the Green       19
Bears. Indeed, the same maturity and experience he has gained through    20
his participation in sports will greatly aid him in meeting the          21
challenges of the future; therefore be it                                22
     RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of   23
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution,         24
applaud Riley Nixon on placing first at the 2024 Division III State      25
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Track and Field Meet and extend best wishes for the future; and be it      26
further                                                                    27
     RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit     28
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Riley Nixon.               29