As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 300

2025-2026

Senator Weinstein

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Tallmadge Blue Devils wheelchair basketball team on winning the 2025-2026 OIAS State Championship.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to recognize the Tallmadge Blue Devils wheelchair basketball team as the 2025-2026 Ohio Interscholastic Adaptive Sports State Champion; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Tallmadge Blue Devils wheelchair basketball team are exemplary athletes, and they have shown themselves to be truly exceptional competitors. At the 2025‑2026 Ohio Interscholastic Adaptive Sports State Championship, the squad defeated a tough Green team 35-16 to secure their third consecutive title and finished the season with an 18-0 record, and the unwavering commitment of the players and coaches has earned them the esteem of many. They are certainly deserving of high praise; and

WHEREAS, Coach Greg Michalec has demonstrated remarkable energy, enthusiasm, and dedication in guiding the Tallmadge Blue Devils wheelchair basketball team to victory, and his skill is reflected in the squad’s outstanding accomplishments. Due largely to his tireless efforts, the members have distinguished themselves on the court, and he has received respect and admiration from all who know him; and

WHEREAS, In an educational system that seeks to teach the future leaders of our state and nation the fundamentals of self-reliance and the rewards of individual and group effort, athletic competition has become a valuable tool. By taking part in this sport, the members of the Tallmadge Blue Devils wheelchair basketball team have gained discipline and perseverance that will help them in all aspects of their lives; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, pay tribute to the Tallmadge Blue Devils wheelchair basketball team as the 2025-2026 OIAS State Champion and honor all those who contributed to the success of this fine squad; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Tallmadge Blue Devils wheelchair basketball team.