As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 88

2025-2026

Senator Cutrona

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Brendon Kilpatrick as the 2024 Football Championship Subdivision Punter of the Year.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Brendon Kilpatrick on being named the 2024 Football Championship Subdivision Punter of the Year by the Augusta Sports Council Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, A junior member of the Youngstown State University football team, Brendon Kilpatrick has combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish himself as a truly exceptional young athlete. With admirable dedication, he has worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency as a punter, and as a result, he amassed 40 punts for an average of 46 yards per kick, had 14 punts longer than 50 yards, including two career-long punts of 65 yards, and placed 19 punts inside the 20-yard line during the season; and

WHEREAS, Brendon Kilpatrick’s accomplishments and leadership, both in and out of competition, are a justifiable source of pride and a fine reflection not only on him but also on his family, his teammates, his coaches, his school, and his hometown. His unwavering commitment to excellence has earned him the respect and esteem of many, and he is certainly worthy of high praise; 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 Brendon Kilpatrick on an exemplary season. Indeed, the same maturity and experience he has gained through his participation in football will greatly aid him 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 Brendon Kilpatrick as the 2024 FCS Punter of the Year 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 Brendon Kilpatrick.