As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 106

2025-2026

Representative Barhorst

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Russia High School boys basketball team as the 2025 Division VII State Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to the Russia High School boys basketball team on securing the 2025 Division VII State Championship; and

WHEREAS, The talented Russia High School boys basketball team is, indeed, to be heartily commended for decisively earning this year’s Division VII State Championship. The squad’s performance throughout the season reflects the outstanding collective effort by a gifted group of athletes, and without exception, the team has devoted countless hours to training and practice in order to ensure peak conditioning. Clearly, this demanding regimen has paid handsome dividends; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Russia High School boys basketball team have epitomized the power, poise, and precision that befit true champions. Despite sometimes grueling pressure, they have consistently maintained their composure and morale, exhibiting strength, speed, stamina, and agility in every challenging encounter. Time and again, they have risen to the occasion, amply demonstrating their unflagging determination, and their impressive maturity and finesse have earned them widespread respect, even among their most formidable rivals; and

WHEREAS, By weathering a rigorous schedule and prevailing over a host of adversaries, the members of the Russia High School boys basketball team have learned much about dedication, self-discipline, leadership, and perseverance. Their championship finish is a measure of their stalwart commitment to the sport, and their indomitable spirit has made their families, friends, and coaches incredibly proud; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud the Russia High School boys basketball team on its brilliant season and wish its members continued success in all of their future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Russia High School boys basketball team.