As Offered

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 209

2025-2026

Representative Stephens

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Derrick Taylor as a 2025 Division II State Track and Field Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Derrick Taylor on placing first in the shot put and discus at the 2025 Division II State Track and Field Meet; and

WHEREAS, Derrick Taylor’s outstanding ability and spirited drive, as well as his strength and tenacity, have distinguished him as a superior athlete, and during the season, he has gained the respect of all those who have witnessed him in action. A senior at South Point High School, he has proven himself to be one of the finest athletes in Ohio, as evidenced by his first-place throws of 65 feet, 6 inches in the shot put and 185 feet, 6 inches in the discus at this year’s Division II State Track and Field Meet; and

WHEREAS, Few sports embody the spirit of individual accomplishment more than track and field, and athletes such as Derrick Taylor exemplify the qualities necessary for excellence in any sport, including discipline, agility, conditioning, and focus. Indeed, he has earned the appreciation of his fellow athletes, the devotion of countless fans, and the respect of even his most determined rivals, and the numerous honors he has received this season, including being named the 2025 Gatorade Ohio Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year, are a testament to his remarkable prowess and drive; and

WHEREAS, In an educational system that seeks to teach the future leaders of our state and nation the fundamentals of self-reliance and the rewards of individual effort, high school athletic competition has become a valuable tool. Through his participation in sports, Derrick Taylor has learned to meet challenges with enthusiasm and resolve; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, recognize Derrick Taylor on his outstanding achievement at the 2025 Division II State Track and Field Meet and offer best wishes for the years ahead; and be it further

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