As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 418

2025-2026

Senator Schaffer

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Lancaster High School softball team as the 2026 Division I State runner-up.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Lancaster High School softball team on its 2026 Division I State runner-up finish; and

WHEREAS, A remarkable group of young athletes, the members of the Lancaster High School softball team have combined talent and spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish themselves as truly exceptional competitors. With admirable dedication, the Gales have worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in softball, and as a result, they advanced to this year's Division I State Championship game and finished the season with an impressive 24-8 record; and

WHEREAS, The Gales' achievements and leadership are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection on the players, their families, their school, their community, and their coach, Allie Kinniard. In leading her team, Coach Kinniard has not only helped the athletes to develop their talents to the fullest but has also instilled in them a valuable sense of determination, perseverance, and camaraderie; and

WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important role in the total education of our young people, we are extremely pleased to pay tribute to these exemplary athletes and their outstanding coach for a job well done. The maturity and experience the team members have gained through their participation in sports will greatly aid them in meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend the Lancaster High School softball team on its tremendous season and salute the members and coach as some of Ohio's finest citizens; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Lancaster High School softball team.