As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 314

2025-2026

Senators Brenner, Craig

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Joel Welch on placing first at the 2026 Division II State Wrestling Championship.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Joel Welch as the 2026 Division II State Wrestling Champion in the 165‑pound weight class; and

WHEREAS, Joel Welch is deserving of high praise for his outstanding ability and spirited drive, as well as his quickness and tenacity, which have distinguished him as a superior athlete and a standout member of the St. Francis DeSales High School wrestling team. He practiced diligently in preparation for the Division II State Meet, where he won first place in the 165-pound weight class, and to his credit, he has gained the admiration and respect of all those who have witnessed him in action; and

WHEREAS, Few sports embody the spirit of individual accomplishment more than wrestling, and athletes such as Joel Welch exemplify the qualities necessary for excellence in any sport, including discipline, agility, conditioning, and focus. Indeed, throughout long hours of competition, he has consistently demonstrated the talent and motivation that are the hallmarks of a true champion; 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 effort, high school athletic competition has become a valuable tool. Through his participation in sports, Joel Welch has learned lessons of perseverance, hard work, and fair and honest competition that will undoubtedly be of great benefit to him throughout his lifetime; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate Joel Welch on his outstanding performance in state competition and extend best wishes for continued success; and be it further

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