As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 137

2025-2026

Representative Grim

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Whitmer High School media arts program as a 2025 Business Professionals of America National Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend the Whitmer High School media arts program on placing first in the broadcast news production team event at the 2025 Business Professionals of America National Contest; and

WHEREAS, The Business Professionals of America National Contest is a demanding event, requiring countless hours of preparation. Only the most dedicated, intelligent, and mature groups of students succeed in the challenge of this competition, and the tremendous success of the Whitmer High School media arts program is evidence that each member does, indeed, possess these commendable attributes; and

WHEREAS, All those associated with the Whitmer High School media arts program warrant recognition of the highest order. In an impressive display of collective effort, the members designed an outstanding news broadcast for the event, and their first-place finish is a testament to the considerable time and energy they invested in their project. Indeed, they have demonstrated exceptional diligence and enthusiasm in preparing for the rigors of competition, and they have set an example of hard work, creativity, and professionalism that is worthy of emulation; and

WHEREAS, The accomplishments of the Whitmer High School media arts program are a justifiable source of pride and an outstanding reflection not only on the students but also on their teachers, their school, and their community. We are certain that the maturity and experience these fine young people have gained through their participation in the Business Professionals of America National Contest will greatly aid 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, congratulate the Whitmer High School media arts program on its BPA national title and salute the members as some of Ohio’s finest citizens; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Whitmer High School media arts program.