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135th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 655
2023-2024
Representative Grim
A RESOLUTION
Honoring The University of Toledo women’s cross country team
on winning the 2024 Mid-American Conference Championship.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th 1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to applaud The University of 2
Toledo women’s cross country team as the 2024 Mid-American Conference 3
Champion; and 4
WHEREAS, The University of Toledo women’s cross country team is 5
made up of remarkable athletes who have worked diligently to showcase 6
the collective talents of their exceptional squad. During a 7
challenging 2024 season, the Rockets advanced to the Mid-American 8
Conference Championship meet and secured their fourth consecutive 9
league title with an impressive score of 32 points, and the members 10
amply demonstrated impressive determination, maturity, and finesse in 11
pursuit of this achievement; and 12
WHEREAS, This triumph reflects the staunch resolve of these young 13
individuals, and it signifies the acquisition of valuable experience 14
that is sure to benefit them in later life. Thanks to the tireless 15
efforts of an exceptional University of Toledo women’s cross country 16
team coaching staff, including Coach Andrea Grove-McDonough, as well 17
as the support of their Rockets community, these athletes have met the 18
demands of an extensive training regimen, and they have just cause for 19
celebration; and 20
WHEREAS, All those who comprise The University of Toledo women’s 21
cross country team have set an excellent example of what a dedicated 22
group of athletes can achieve when guided by a committed coaching 23
staff and surrounded by loyal fans, sports families, and boosters. 24
These young competitors have certainly proven themselves to be dynamic 25
athletic leaders, and we are confident that as they meet future 26
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challenges, they will take with them the valuable lessons they have 27
gained through their participation in sports; therefore be it 28
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of 29
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, 30
congratulate The University of Toledo women’s cross country team on 31
its 2024 MAC Championship title and count its members and coaches 32
among the ranks of outstanding citizens; and be it further 33
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit 34
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to The University of 35
Toledo women’s cross country team. 36