As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 170

2025-2026

Representative Lorenz

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Lila Bendick as a 2025 Division I State Track and Field Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Lila Bendick on winning the 2025 Division I State Championship in the long jump; and

WHEREAS, A senior at Olentangy Liberty High School, Lila Bendick has combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish herself as a truly exceptional young athlete. With admirable dedication, she has worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in track and field, and as a result, she placed first in the long jump with a leap of 18 feet, 3.5 inches at this year’s Division I State Meet; and

WHEREAS, Lila Bendick’s accomplishments and leadership, both in and out of competition, are a justifiable source of pride and a fine reflection not only on her but also on her family, her teammates, her coaches, her school, and her community. Her unwavering commitment to excellence has earned her the respect and esteem of many, and she is certainly worthy of high praise; and

WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important role in the total education of our young people, we are extremely pleased to pay tribute to Lila Bendick on an exemplary season. Indeed, the same maturity and experience she has gained through her participation in track and field will greatly aid her 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 Lila Bendick as the 2025 Division I State Track and Field Champion in the long jump and extend best wishes for continued success; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Lila Bendick.