As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 347

2025-2026

Senator DeMora

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Natalia Botello on winning the 2026 NCAA Women’s Saber Championship.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to applaud Natalia Botello as the 2026 NCAA Champion in the women's saber event; and

WHEREAS, A standout for The Ohio State University women's fencing team, Natalia Botello can always be counted on not only to shine individually but also to contribute significantly to the teams' collective effort. Indeed, she has inspired her teammates, thrilled her fans, and gained the respect of her opponents, and she made her coaches and family very proud by becoming the first Buckeye to secure an NCAA Women's Saber Championship crown as well as the fourth individual national champion in the history of the program; and

WHEREAS, Displaying exceptional form, ability, and commitment during the 2026 season, Natalia Botello has certainly distinguished herself as one of the most talented fencers in the country. Through her participation in athletics, she has learned much about dedication, self-discipline, and leadership, and it is our hope that her example will serve as an inspiration for others; and

WHEREAS, With sports playing such an important part in the development of our young people, we are overjoyed to pay tribute to such a remarkable athlete as Natalia Botello. Thanks to her talents and her ambition to succeed, she has established a tremendous record of achievement, and it is no surprise that she has won so many admirers; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Natalia Botello on her NCAA championship and look with optimism to her bright, promising future; and be it further

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