As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 58

2025-2026

Senator McColley

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Edward Kessen on placing first at the 2025 Division III State Wrestling Championship.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Edward Kessen as the 2025 Division III State Wrestling Champion in the 138‑pound weight class; and

WHEREAS, Edward Kessen 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 Delphos St. John High School wrestling team. Securing the first state championship in his school’s history, he amassed a 2024-2025 season record of 46-5 and practiced diligently in preparation for the Division III State Wrestling Championship meet, where he won first place in the 138-pound weight class. 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 Edward Kessen 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, Edward Kessen 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 Edward Kessen 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 Edward Kessen.