As Offered

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 113

2025-2026

Representative Ferguson

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Monroe Central High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 Division VI State Championship.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to recognize the Monroe Central High School boys basketball team as the 2025 Division VI State Champion; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Monroe Central High School boys basketball team are exemplary athletes, and they have shown themselves to be truly exceptional competitors. During the 2024-2025 season, the Seminoles won the 2025 Division VI State Championship title, defeating their opponents from Maria Stein 43-35, and the unwavering commitment of the players and coaches has earned them the esteem of many. They are certainly deserving of high praise; and

WHEREAS, Coaches Jon Perkins and Mason Lang have demonstrated remarkable energy, enthusiasm, and dedication in guiding the Monroe Central High School boys basketball team to victory, and their skill is reflected in the squad’s outstanding accomplishments. Due largely to their tireless efforts, the members have distinguished themselves on the court, and they have received respect and admiration from all who know them; and

WHEREAS, In an educational system that seeks to teach the future leaders of our state and nation the fundamentals of self-reliance and the rewards of individual and group effort, athletic competition has become a valuable tool. By taking part in sports, the members of the Monroe Central High School boys basketball team have gained discipline and perseverance that will help them in all aspects of their lives; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, pay tribute to the Monroe Central High School boys basketball team as the 2025 Division VI State Champion and honor all those who contributed to the success of this fine squad; and be it further

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