As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 519

2025-2026

Representatives Rogers, Grim, White, E.

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Toledo Junior Celtics rugby team as the 2026 Rugby Ohio Division 2 State Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Toledo Junior Celtics rugby team on winning the 2026 Rugby Ohio Division 2 State Championship; and

WHEREAS, A remarkable group of young athletes, the members of the Toledo Junior Celtics rugby team have combined talent and spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish themselves as truly exceptional competitors. With admirable dedication, the players have worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in their sport, and as a result, they defeated a tough St. Charles squad by the score of 33-28 to secure this year's Rugby Ohio Division 2 State Championship title; and

WHEREAS, The Toledo Junior Celtics rugby team's achievements and leadership are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection on the players, their families, their community, and their coaches. In leading their team to victory, the coaches have not only helped the athletes to develop their talents to the fullest but 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 growth and education of our young people, we are overjoyed to pay tribute to these exemplary athletes and their outstanding coaches 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 Toledo Junior Celtics rugby team on its tremendous season and salute the members and coaches 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 Toledo Junior Celtics rugby team.