As Offered

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 490

2025-2026

Representative King

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Minster High School girls 4x800-meter relay team on winning the 2026 Division V State Championship.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend the Minster High School girls 4x800-meter relay team as the 2026 Division V State Champion; and

WHEREAS, The Minster High School girls 4x800-meter relay team has proven to be a talented and superbly conditioned squad and has gained the respect of fans and opponents alike for the spirited and highly motivated performance of its members. Throughout the season, the athletes worked diligently to improve on the track, and as a result, the Wildcats accomplished the goal of bringing home this year's Division V State Championship title with a time of 9:13.93; and

WHEREAS, Known as a driven and determined group of runners, the Minster High School girls 4x800‑meter relay team has developed into a remarkably efficient unit whose skill is equaled only by an exemplary display of teamwork. Sophia Dirksen, Brynn Bornhorst, Joanna Topp, and Claire Bohman are a credit not only to their families and their school, but also to the superb leadership of their coach, Jessie Magoto; and

WHEREAS, The road to victory is a difficult one, requiring ability, endurance, and a positive attitude on the part of the athletes and coaches alike. The Wildcats have exemplified all of the characteristics that are essential for success both in and out of competition, including courage, discipline, integrity, and good sportsmanship, and their efforts have earned them the admiration of all those who have witnessed these outstanding athletes in action; 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 Minster High School girls 4x800-meter relay team on its 2026 Division V State Championship and extend best wishes for the years to come; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Minster High School girls 4x800-meter relay team.