As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 272

2025-2026

Representative Santucci

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the John F. Kennedy Catholic School boys golf team on winning the 2025 Division III State Championship.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to the John F. Kennedy Catholic School boys golf team as the 2025 Division III State Champion; and

WHEREAS, The talented John F. Kennedy Catholic School boys golf team is, indeed, to be heartily commended for decisively earning this year’s Division III State Championship, its third consecutive title, with an overall total score of 618 in two rounds. The squad’s performance reflects the outstanding collective effort by a gifted group of athletes, and without exception, the team has devoted countless hours to training and practice in order to ensure peak conditioning. Clearly, this demanding regimen has paid handsome dividends; and

WHEREAS, The members of the John F. Kennedy Catholic School boys golf team have epitomized the poise and precision that befit true champions. Despite sometimes grueling pressure, they have consistently maintained their composure and morale, exhibiting focus, stamina, and talent in every challenging encounter. Time and again, they have risen to the occasion, amply demonstrating their unflagging determination, and their impressive maturity and finesse have earned them widespread respect, even among their most formidable rivals; and

WHEREAS, By weathering a rigorous schedule and prevailing over a host of adversaries, the members of the John F. Kennedy Catholic School boys golf team have learned much about dedication, self-discipline, leadership, and perseverance. Their first-place finish is a measure of their stalwart commitment to the sport, and their indomitable spirit has made their families, friends, and coach, James Lapolla, incredibly proud; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud the John F. Kennedy Catholic School boys golf team on its brilliant 2025 season and wish its members continued success in all of their future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the John F. Kennedy Catholic School boys golf team.