As Offered

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 174

2025-2026

Representative Lawson-Rowe

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Josiah Montgomery 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 Josiah Montgomery on winning the 2025 Division I State Championship in the shot put; and

WHEREAS, A senior at Reynoldsburg High School, Josiah Montgomery has combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish himself as a truly exceptional young athlete. With admirable dedication, he has worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in track and field, and as a result, he won first place in the shot put with a throw of 63 feet, 6.75 inches at this year’s Division I State Track and Field Meet; and

WHEREAS, Josiah Montgomery’s accomplishments and leadership, both in and out of competition, are a justifiable source of pride and a fine reflection not only on him but also on his family, his teammates, his coaches, his school, and his community. His unwavering commitment to excellence has earned him the respect and esteem of many, and he 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 Josiah Montgomery on an exemplary season. Indeed, the same maturity and experience he has gained through his participation in track and field will greatly aid him 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 Josiah Montgomery as the 2025 Division I State Track and Field Champion in the shot put 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 Josiah Montgomery.