As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 289

2025-2026

Senator Liston

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Zach Werenski as a member of the gold medal winning Team USA men’s hockey team.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Zach Werenski as a gold medalist at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games; and

WHEREAS, Zach Werenski is, indeed, deserving of high praise, for through his tremendous achievements, he has distinguished himself as a truly outstanding individual. A defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Team USA, he has combined natural talent with concentration and perseverance to establish himself as one of the finest ice hockey players in the State of Ohio, and we applaud him on helping Team USA secure the Olympic gold medal for the first time in forty-six years; and

WHEREAS, Zach Werenski has exemplified all of the characteristics which are essential for success both in and out of the sports world, including courage, discipline, integrity, and an innate sense of the principles of good sportsmanship. Through his unwavering commitment to excellence, he has established himself as a true champion; and

WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important role in the culture and history of our nation, we are extremely pleased to pay tribute to Zach Werenski not only for his exceptional performance at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games but also for carrying our nation’s standard with grace and dignity. Indeed, he has proven himself as a remarkable athlete and a fantastic patriot, and we are proud to call him an Ohioan; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Zach Werenski as an Olympic gold medalist and salute him as an exemplary individual; and be it further

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