As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 137

2025-2026

Senator Chavez

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy as 2025 Scholastic Rowing Association of America National Champions.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy of the Marietta High School girls rowing team on winning the 2025 Scholastic Rowing Association of America National Championship women’s varsity 2x title; and

WHEREAS, Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy are, indeed, to be heartily commended for decisively earning this year’s Scholastic Rowing Association of America National Championship in the women’s varsity 2x category. As two of the finest competitors in the history of the Marietta High School rowing program, the duo devoted countless hours to training and practice in order to ensure peak conditioning, and clearly, this demanding regimen has paid handsome dividends; and

WHEREAS, Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy have epitomized the power, poise, and precision that befit true champions. Despite sometimes grueling pressure, they have consistently maintained their composure and morale, exhibiting strength, speed, and stamina in every challenging encounter. Time and again, they have risen to the occasion, amply demonstrating their unflagging determination, and their impressive maturity and finesse have earned them widespread respect, even among their most formidable rivals; and

WHEREAS, By weathering a rigorous schedule and prevailing over a host of adversaries, Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy have learned much about dedication, self-discipline, leadership, and perseverance. Their first-place finish is a measure of their stalwart commitment to the sport, and their indomitable spirit has made their families, friends, coach, and community incredibly proud; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy on their brilliant season and wish them continued success in all of their future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit duly authenticated copies of this Resolution to Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy.