As Adopted by the House
135th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 16
2023-2024
Representative Abrams
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Chris Baird
as the 2021-2022 Girls Wrestling State Coach of the Year.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th 1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Chris Baird on 2
being named the 2021-2022 State Coach of the Year in girls wrestling 3
by the Ohio High School Athletic Association; and 4
WHEREAS, As the girls wrestling coach at Harrison High School, 5
Chris Baird has demonstrated remarkable integrity and dedication. 6
Throughout the 2021-2022 season, he not only encouraged his athletes 7
to develop their talents to the fullest but also instilled in each a 8
valuable sense of determination, perseverance, camaraderie, and 9
spirit, and as a result, he led the Wildcats to win the 2022 Ohio High 10
School Wrestling Coaches Association State Team Championship as well 11
as two individual state titles; and 12
WHEREAS, The expertise, guidance, and sound judgment of coaches 13
such as Chris Baird are critical to the ultimate success of any 14
athletic endeavor. Due largely to his tireless efforts, the Wildcats 15
have emerged as winners, both in and out of competition, and he has 16
earned the genuine respect and admiration of many for his fantastic 17
work; and 18
WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important role 19
in the total education of our young people, we are pleased to pay 20
tribute to Chris Baird for a job well done. His outstanding rapport 21
with his wrestlers, as well as with his fellow coaches, has been a 22
vital factor in the Wildcats’ accomplishments, and he is certainly 23
deserving of high praise; therefore be it 24
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of 25
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As Adopted by the House
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, 26
commend Chris Baird on his state accolade and extend best wishes for 27
the future; and be it further 28
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit 29
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Chris Baird. 30