As Offered

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 470

2025-2026

Representative John

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team as the 2026 Division II State Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team on winning the 2026 Division II State Championship; and

WHEREAS, A remarkable group of young athletes, the members of the Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team have combined talent and spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish themselves as truly exceptional competitors. With admirable dedication, Nathan Reed, Trevor Reed, Will Hooper, and Latrell Hughes worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in track and field, and as a result, the Minutemen placed first with a time of 7:47.59 at this year's Division II State Meet to win their second consecutive state title; and

WHEREAS, The Minutemen's achievements and leadership are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection on the runners, their families, their school, the Lexington community, and their coach, Mike Moore. In leading this team to victory, Coach Moore has not only helped the athletes to develop their talents to the fullest but has 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 Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay 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 Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team.