As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 401

2025-2026

Senator Blackshear

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Oakwood High School girls track and field team as the 2026 Division III State Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to the Oakwood High School girls track and field team on securing the 2026 Division III State Championship; and

WHEREAS, The Oakwood High School girls track and field team has achieved a tremendous feat in winning the third state title in program history, and the culmination of an exemplary season is worthy of great applause. The Lumberjacks' strong performance, combined with an adept drive to succeed, has led the squad to this outstanding victory, and the group has earned the appreciation and admiration of many; and

WHEREAS, The accomplishments and development of the Oakwood High School girls track and field team are fine examples of what can be attained by a group of hard-working young people supported by a dedicated coaching staff such as the one led by Mark Stiver. Throughout extensive conditioning and training, the members have developed into dynamic competitors, and they are deserving of acknowledgement; and

WHEREAS, With great admiration, we congratulate the athletes who comprise the Oakwood High School girls track and field team, for they have overcome many formidable opponents and displayed tremendous prowess. Indeed, we are confident that as they meet their future challenges, they will take with them the lessons of camaraderie, diligence, and discipline; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, heartily applaud the Oakwood High School girls track and field team as the 2026 Division III State Champion and praise the strength of this program and its participating athletes; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Oakwood High School girls track and field team.