As Introduced
135th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 496
2023-2024
Senator Manning
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Avon High School football 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 Avon High School football team as 2
the 2024 Division II State Champion; and 3
WHEREAS, The members of the Avon High School football team are 4
exemplary athletes, and they have shown themselves to be truly 5
exceptional competitors. To culminate their successful season, the 6
Eagles outscored a tough Anderson squad 20-13 to win the 2024 Division 7
II State Championship, and the unwavering commitment of the players 8
and coaches has earned them the esteem of many. They are certainly 9
deserving of high praise; and 10
WHEREAS, Coach Mike Elder has demonstrated remarkable energy, 11
enthusiasm, and dedication in guiding the Avon High School football 12
team to victory, and his skill is reflected in the squad’s outstanding 13
accomplishments. Due largely to his tireless efforts, the members have 14
distinguished themselves on the gridiron, and he has received respect 15
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
Avon High School football team have gained discipline and perseverance 21
that will help them in all aspects of their lives; therefore be it 22
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General 23
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, pay tribute to the Avon 24
High School football team as the 2024 Division II State Champion and 25
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honor all those who contributed to the success of this fine squad; and 26
be it further 27
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly 28
authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Avon High School football 29
team. 30