As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 382

2025-2026

Representative John

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Madison Henkel as a 2026 OATCCC Indoor State Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Madison Henkel on winning the 2026 Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches Indoor State Championship title in the Division II girls long jump; and

WHEREAS, Madison Henkel’s outstanding ability and spirited drive, as well as her quickness and tenacity, have distinguished her as a superior athlete and an exemplary member of the Shelby High School track and field team. At this year’s OATCCC Indoor State Championship Meet, she placed first in the Division II girls long jump with a leap of 18 feet, 10.5 inches, and her tremendous efforts are appreciated by all those who have witnessed her in action; and

WHEREAS, Few sports embody the spirit of individual accomplishment more than track and field, and Madison Henkel has exemplified all the qualities necessary for excellence in the long jump, including discipline, agility, conditioning, and focus. Indeed, she has inspired her teammates, thrilled her fans, gained the respect of her opponents, and made her coaches and family very proud; and

WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important role in the total education of our young people, we are extremely pleased to recognize Madison Henkel on an exemplary season. Time and again, she has risen to the occasion, maintaining her morale, composure, and good sportsmanship, and she has set a fine example that is sure to inspire future generations of athletes; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate Madison Henkel on her outstanding performance at the Division II Indoor State competition and offer best wishes for the future; and be it further

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