As Introduced
135th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 392
2023-2024
Senator Brenner
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Hiland High School baseball team on winning
the 2024 Division IV State Championship.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly 1
of Ohio are pleased to recognize the Hiland High School baseball team 2
as the 2024 Division IV State Champion; and 3
WHEREAS, The members of the Hiland High School baseball team are 4
exemplary athletes, and they have shown themselves to be truly 5
exceptional competitors. During the 2024 season, the Hawks overcame 6
the squad from Fort Recovery High School with a score of 3-2 to win 7
the 2024 Division IV State Championship, their second consecutive 8
state crown. The unwavering commitment of the players and coaches has 9
earned them the esteem of many, and they are certainly deserving of 10
high praise; and 11
WHEREAS, Coach Chris Dages has demonstrated remarkable energy, 12
enthusiasm, and dedication in guiding the Hiland High School baseball 13
team to victory, and his skill is reflected in the squad’s outstanding 14
accomplishments. Due largely to his tireless efforts, the members have 15
distinguished themselves on the diamond, and he has received respect 16
and admiration from all who know 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
Hiland High School baseball team have gained discipline and 22
perseverance that will help them in all aspects of their lives; 23
therefore be it 24
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General 25
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As Introduced
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, pay tribute to the 26
Hiland High School baseball team as the 2024 Division IV State 27
Champion and honor all those who contributed to the success of this 28
fine squad; and be it further 29
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly 30
authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Hiland High School 31
baseball team. 32