As Adopted by the House

132nd General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 459

2017-2018

Representative Dever

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Deer Park High School boys basketball team on winning the 2018 Division III State Championship.

WHEREAS,  The members of the House of Representatives of the 132nd General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to the Deer Park High School boys basketball team as the 2018 Division III State Champion; and

WHEREAS,  Under the capable leadership of Coach Steven Gentry and his highly competent assistants, the Deer Park High School boys basketball team has proven itself to be a talented and superbly conditioned squad and has gained the respect of fans and opponents alike for the spirited and greatly motivated play of its members. Throughout the season, each player demonstrated scrupulous commitment to improving his skills on the hardwood, and as a result, the Wildcats accomplished their goals, were victorious over Columbus Africentric High School with a score of 67-57 to secure its first Division III State Championship crown, and finish the season with an amazing 29-0 record; and 

WHEREAS,  Known as a driven and determined team, the Deer Park High School Wildcats have developed into a remarkably efficient group of athletes whose skill on the basketball court is equaled only by their exemplary display of teamwork and sportsmanship. They are a credit not only to their families and their school but also to the superb coaching of their mentor, Steven Gentry; and

WHEREAS,  The road to victory and a championship title is a difficult one, requiring ability, endurance, teamwork, and a positive attitude on the part of players and coaches alike. The members of the Deer Park High School boys basketball team have exemplified all of the characteristics that are essential for success both in and out of competition, including courage, discipline, integrity, and good sportsmanship, and their efforts have earned them the admiration of all those who have witnessed these outstanding athletes in action; therefore be it

RESOLVED,  That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 132nd General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud the Deer Park High School boys basketball team on its achievement and pay tribute to its exceptional 2017-2018 season; and be it further

RESOLVED,  That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Deer Park High School boys basketball team.