As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 201

2025-2026

Representative LaRe

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Pickerington High School Central girls 4x200-meter relay team on placing first at the 2025 Division I State Meet.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to the Pickerington High School Central girls 4x200-meter relay team on winning the 2025 Division I State Championship; and

WHEREAS, The Pickerington High School Central girls 4x200-meter relay team has achieved a tremendous feat in winning the state crown with a time of 1:37.32, and the culmination of an exemplary season was marked by excellence. The Tigers’ strong performance, combined with an adept drive to succeed, has led the squad to this outstanding victory, and the group has earned the appreciation and admiration of many; and

WHEREAS, The accomplishments and development of the Pickerington High School Central girls 4x200‑meter relay team are fine examples of what can be attained by a group of hard-working young people supported by a dedicated coaching staff. Throughout extensive conditioning and training, members Grace Alls, Gabbi Mattox, Serenity Franklin, and Genesis Poke have developed into dynamic competitors, and they are deserving of acknowledgement; and

WHEREAS, With great admiration, we congratulate the athletes who comprise the Pickerington High School Central girls 4x200-meter relay team, for they have overcome many formidable opponents and displayed tremendous prowess. Indeed, we are confident that as they meet their future challenges, they will take with them the lessons of comradery, diligence, and discipline; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, heartily applaud the Pickerington High School Central girls 4x200-meter relay team as the 2025 Division I State Champion and praise the strength of this program and its participating athletes; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Pickerington High School Central girls 4x200-meter relay team.