As Offered
135th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 589
2023-2024
Representative Young, T.
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Vincent Meng
as a 2024 World Southern Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu Champion.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th 1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Vincent Meng on 2
placing first at the 2024 World Southern Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu 3
Competition; and 4
WHEREAS, A Wing Chun master, the head instructor at Meng’s Martial 5
Arts of Dayton, and a member of Team USA, Vincent Meng is a remarkable 6
individual, for he has combined talent and competitive spirit with the 7
highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish himself as a truly 8
exceptional athlete. With admirable dedication, he has worked 9
diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in his discipline, 10
and as a result, he won gold medals in the thrusting fingers, wooden 11
man, and chi sao events at this year’s World Southern Shaolin Wing 12
Chun Kung Fu Competition; and 13
WHEREAS, Vincent Meng’s accomplishments and leadership, both in 14
and out of competition, are a justifiable source of pride and an 15
excellent reflection not only on him but also on his family and the 16
Centerville community. His unwavering commitment to excellence has 17
earned him these prestigious honors, and he is certainly deserving of 18
high praise; and 19
WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important part 20
in the establishment of role models for our young people, we are 21
overjoyed to recognize Vincent Meng on his exemplary success. 22
Throughout intense training and preparation, he has consistently 23
demonstrated the talent, integrity, and motivation that are the 24
hallmarks of a true champion, and we commend him on his tremendous 25
efforts; therefore be it 26
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RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of 27
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, 28
congratulate Vincent Meng as a 2024 World Southern Shaolin Wing Chun 29
Kung Fu Champion and extend best wishes for continued success; and be 30
it further 31
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit 32
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Vincent Meng. 33