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136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 440

2025-2026

Representative Miller, M.

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Ashland FFA floriculture team as the 2026 Ohio Floriculture Career Development Event Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Ashland FFA floriculture team on placing first overall in the 2026 Ohio Floriculture Career Development Event; and

WHEREAS, All those associated with the Ashland FFA floriculture team have certainly distinguished themselves as remarkable individuals, and they are deserving of commendation for placing first in this year's Ohio Floriculture Career Development Event. Under the guidance of their coach, Mary Cox, members Haley McNaull, Elise Frazer, Gwenyth Miller, and Hannah McNaull have displayed a degree of determination and motivation of which they can be proud, and they have set an example of excellence that is worthy of emulation; and

WHEREAS, FFA combines the wisdom and leadership of adulthood with the enthusiasm and optimism of youth so that our students will be better prepared to assume meaningful, rewarding roles in society. The maturity, self‑confidence, and knowledge that the members of the Ashland FFA floriculture team have gained through their participation in the program will no doubt be of great benefit to them throughout their lifetimes, and it is not surprising that their efforts have won them a host of admirers; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Ashland FFA floriculture team warrant the highest praise, for they have demonstrated exceptional diligence and enthusiasm in preparing for the rigors of competition, as well as an unwavering dedication to the goals and principles of the National FFA Organization. We are certain that their future holds great promise; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, salute the Ashland FFA floriculture team for outstanding achievement and extend 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 the Ashland FFA floriculture team.