As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 302

2025-2026

Senator Cutrona

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Jake Hughes on securing a 2026 Division II State Wrestling Championship title.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Jake Hughes as the 2026 Division II State Wrestling Champion in the 157-pound weight class; and

WHEREAS, Jake Hughes is deserving of this prestigious title, a tribute to the remarkable athletic gifts and indomitable spirit that he has so amply displayed as a sophomore member of the Beaver Local High School wrestling team. A tenacious competitor, he could always be counted on to shine, and understandably, the strength, agility, stamina, and skill that he has exhibited have earned him many admirers; and

WHEREAS, Jake Hughes has conscientiously applied himself to the quest for excellence as an athlete, training and practicing diligently in order to ensure peak conditioning. Time and again, he has risen to the occasion, maintaining his morale, composure, and good sportsmanship, and he has gained the respect of even his most determined rivals. Clearly, his enthusiastic involvement in athletics has enabled him to learn much about dedication, self-discipline, and leadership, and in the process, he has set a fine example that is sure to inspire future generations of wrestlers; and

WHEREAS, Wrestling is a demanding sport that requires exceptional strength, stamina, and natural ability, and Jake Hughes is to be commended for his exemplary performance at this year’s Division II State Meet, where he defeated a tough opponent from Bishop Watterson 2-1 to secure the crown and finish the season with a 45-4 record. Throughout extensive practice and preparation, he has developed into a dynamic competitor, and it is our hope that he will take the lessons learned from this triumph and apply them well as he pursues his goals in the years ahead; 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 Jake Hughes on his tremendous athletic achievement and honor him on an outstanding season; and be it further

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