As Introduced
135th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 396
2023-2024
Senator DeMora
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the St. Francis DeSales High School girls
lacrosse team on winning the 2024 Division II State
Championship.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly 1
of Ohio are pleased to recognize the St. Francis DeSales High School 2
girls lacrosse team as the 2024 Division II State Champion; and 3
WHEREAS, The members of the St. Francis DeSales High School girls 4
lacrosse team are exemplary athletes, and they have shown themselves 5
to be truly exceptional competitors. Culminating an impressive 2024 6
season, the Stallions overcame their opponents from Bay High School by 7
the score of 14-7 to win the Division II State Championship. The 8
unwavering commitment of the players and coaches has earned them the 9
esteem of many, and they are certainly deserving of high praise; and 10
WHEREAS, Coach Joe Finotti has demonstrated remarkable energy, 11
enthusiasm, and dedication in guiding the St. Francis DeSales High 12
School girls lacrosse team to victory, and his skill is reflected in 13
the squad’s outstanding accomplishments. Due largely to his tireless 14
efforts, the members have distinguished themselves on the field, and 15
he has received respect and 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
St. Francis DeSales High School girls lacrosse team have gained 21
discipline and perseverance that will help them in all aspects of 22
their lives; therefore be it 23
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General 24
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Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, salute the St. Francis 25
DeSales High School girls lacrosse team as the 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 St. Francis DeSales High 30
School girls lacrosse team. 31