As Adopted by the Senate
135th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 56
2023-2024
Senator Antonio
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the St. Edward High School boys wrestling team on
securing the 2023 OHSWCA Division I State Dual
Championship.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly 1
of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the St. Edward High School boys 2
wrestling team on winning the 2023 Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches 3
Association State Dual Championship; and 4
WHEREAS, The St. Edward High School boys wrestling team is 5
comprised of excellent athletes who have collectively worked to 6
highlight the talents of their exceptional squad. The Eagles trained 7
diligently, and by showcasing the stamina and leadership of a standout 8
fleet of athletes, they secured this year’s OHSWCA Division I State 9
Dual title with a 35-21 win over a tough Brecksville-Broadview Heights 10
team, its fourth consecutive state title since 2019; and 11
WHEREAS, With the tireless efforts of their exceptionally 12
committed coaching staff, including Head Coach John Heffernan, as well 13
the support of their school community, the athletes who comprise the 14
St. Edward High School boys wrestling team have amply demonstrated 15
their unflagging determination. Their impressive maturity and finesse 16
have gained them widespread respect among all those who followed the 17
team’s progress to the championship; and 18
WHEREAS, This triumph attests to the resolve of these young men, 19
and it signifies the acquisition of valuable experience that is sure 20
to benefit them in later life. Indeed, the members of the St. Edward 21
High School boys wrestling team have met the demands of a rigorous 22
season, and they are certainly deserving of this crown; therefore be 23
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As Adopted by the Senate
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General 25
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend the St. Edward 26
High School boys wrestling team on its tremendous showing at the 2023 27
OHSWCA State Dual Championship and praise the wrestlers and coaches as 28
some of Ohio’s finest citizens; and be it further 29
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly 30
authenticated copy of this Resolution to the St. Edward High School 31
wrestling team. 32