As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 156

2025-2026

Senator Blackshear

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Addie Kash on winning the 2025 OHSAA Division II State Championship in the girls pole vault.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Addie Kash as the 2025 Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II State Champion in the girls pole vault; and

WHEREAS, A junior at Oakwood High School, Addie Kash has combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish herself as a truly exceptional athlete. With admirable dedication, she has worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in her sport, and as a result, she won first place in the pole vault with a mark of 12 feet, 4 inches at this year’s OHSAA Division II State Meet; and

WHEREAS, Addie Kash’s accomplishments and leadership, both in and out of competition, are a justifiable source of pride and an outstanding reflection not only on her but also on her family, her teammates, her coaches, her school, and her community. Her unwavering commitment to excellence has earned her the respect and esteem of many, and she is certainly worthy of high praise; and

WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important role in the total education of our young people, we are overjoyed to pay tribute to Addie Kash on an exemplary season. Indeed, the maturity and experience she has gained through competition will aid her in meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Addie Kash on her Division II State championship and look with optimism to her ongoing success; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Addie Kash.