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136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 488

2025-2026

Representative White, A.

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Mila Gelbart as a 2026 Division III State Track and Field Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend Mila Gelbart on winning the 2026 Division III State Track and Field Championship in the pole vault; and

WHEREAS, A diligent and capable individual, Mila Gelbart is deserving of recognition for her exemplary accomplishments as a sophomore member of the Oakwood High School girls track and field team. An exceptional athlete, she placed first at this year's Division III State Meet with a height of 12 feet, 10 inches, and her notable record of personal achievement stands as a hallmark for others; and

WHEREAS, Through her participation in track and field, Mila Gelbart has learned important lessons of discipline, perseverance, hard work, and good sportsmanship that will undoubtedly be of great benefit to her throughout her life. Indeed, she has inspired countless people to excel in various areas of endeavor, and she has set an example worthy of emulation; and

WHEREAS, In a society that seeks to teach the future leaders of our state and nation the fundamentals of self-reliance and the rewards of individual effort, athletic competition has become a valuable educational tool. With sports contributing to the development of countless youth, we are happy to congratulate such a fine athlete as Mila Gelbart; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, pay tribute to Mila Gelbart on winning the 2026 Division III State Pole Vault Championship 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 Mila Gelbart.