As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 342

2025-2026

Representatives Sigrist, Stewart

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring MaKenzie Love as the 2025 National Braille Challenge Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate MaKenzie Love on placing first in the varsity division at the 2025 National Braille Challenge Finals; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Teays Valley High School, MaKenzie Love has established high personal goals and has striven to reach her full potential. A person of tremendous intelligence and integrity, she can be justifiably proud of her exemplary record of achievement at the 2025 National Braille Challenge Finals, where she won first place in the varsity division and was presented with the Harley Fetterman Award for Excellence in Charts and Graphs; and

WHEREAS, Undaunted by challenges, MaKenzie Love has always pursued her objectives with initiative and persistence, and with her vitality, intelligence, confidence, and positive outlook, she has set a fine example for her peers. The experience and self-confidence that she has gained through her involvement in the Braille Challenge will no doubt be of great benefit to her throughout her lifetime; and

WHEREAS, MaKenzie Love’s accomplishments are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection not only on her but also on her family, her alma mater, and her community. A five-time Ohio Braille Challenge winner, a four-time National Braille Challenge finalist, and the recipient of a variety of prestigious scholarships, she has exhibited a sincere desire to do her best in all of her endeavors, and this, coupled with her maturity and initiative, shows her potential to become one of tomorrow’s leaders; 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 MaKenzie Love on her recent accolade and salute her as one of Ohio’s finest young citizens; and be it further

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