As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 119

2025-2026

Representative Deeter

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Norwalk High School cheer team as a 2025 OASSA State Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Norwalk High School cheer team on securing first place in the Division 3 game day non‑building small category at the 2025 Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators State Cheer Championships; and

WHEREAS, An extremely talented group of young athletes, the members of the Norwalk High School cheer team have certainly distinguished themselves as one of the finest squads in Ohio. Under the capable direction of their coaches, they performed admirably in their respective division at this year’s OHSCCA Best in the State Championships, earning first place in the building high school category for their traditional routine to advance to the OASSA State Championships, where they won the Division 3 game day non-building small category and were the runner-up in the Division 3 building category. They are certainly deserving of applause; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Norwalk High School cheer team have conscientiously applied themselves to the quest for excellence, and time and again, they have risen to the occasion, maintaining their morale, composure, and good sportsmanship. Clearly, their enthusiastic involvement in competitive cheerleading has enabled them to learn much about dedication, self-discipline, and leadership, and in the process, their exceptional prowess has made their families, friends, and coaches very proud; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Norwalk High School cheer team have consistently demonstrated the talent, confidence, and motivation that are the hallmarks of true champions, and they have earned the respect of even their most determined rivals. The maturity and experience which the students have gained through their participation in this sport will undoubtedly assist them in meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend the Norwalk High School cheer team for exemplary achievement and salute the members as some of Ohio’s finest young citizens; and be it further

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