As Offered

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 297

2025-2026

Representatives Miller, K., Claggett

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Newark Catholic High School girls volleyball team as the 2025 Division VI State Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Newark Catholic High School girls volleyball team on winning the 2025 Division VI State Championship; and

WHEREAS, A remarkable group of young athletes, the members of the Newark Catholic High School girls volleyball team have combined talent and spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish themselves as truly exceptional competitors. With admirable dedication, the Green Wave have worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in their sport, and as a result, they defeated a tough St. Henry team in three sets to win this year’s Division VI State Championship and finished the season with an impressive 27-0 record; and

WHEREAS, The Green Wave’s achievements and leadership are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection on the players, their families, their school, their community, and their coach, Katie Hill. In leading her team to victory, Coach Hill has not only helped the athletes to develop their talents to the fullest but also instilled in them a valuable sense of determination, perseverance, and camaraderie; 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 these exemplary athletes and their outstanding coach for a job well done. The maturity and experience the team members have gained through their participation in sports will greatly aid them 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 the Newark Catholic High School girls volleyball team on its tremendous season and salute the members and coach as some of Ohio’s finest citizens; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Newark Catholic High School girls volleyball team.