As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 553

2025-2026

Representatives Rader, Sweeney

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Leah Varga on winning a martial arts title at the 2026 ADCC Amateur World Championship.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend Leah Varga as a 2026 ADCC Amateur World Champion in martial arts; and

WHEREAS, An esteemed Ohioan, Leah Varga is deserving of high praise for representing the State of Ohio and the United States at this year's ADCC Amateur World Championship in Kraków, Poland. Recognized for her prowess in martial arts, she was a top-notch competitor, winning a gold medal in watermark jiu jitsu in the girls 13-14 years, 55 kilogram bracket, and she can be proud of her record of attainment; and

WHEREAS, Consistently displaying exceptional form, ability, and commitment in martial arts, Leah Varga has not only won the respect and admiration of her international opponents but has also thrilled and inspired fans and spectators. Indeed, martial arts have become a valuable tool for learning discipline and perseverance, and she has worked diligently in an effort to benefit from these fundamentally important lessons; and

WHEREAS, Personal sacrifice, mental stamina, self-confidence, and physical fitness are all perfected through martial arts training, and Leah Varga has ably embodied the traits necessary for success. Throughout long hours of practice and competition, she has demonstrated impressive talent, confidence, and strength that contributed to her accomplishments at the ADCC Amateur World Championship; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud Leah Varga on her achievement at the 2026 ADCC Amateur World Championship and salute her as a fine Ohioan; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Leah Varga.