As Introduced

132nd General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 119

2017-2018

Senator Hottinger

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Hiland High School girls basketball team on winning the 2017 Division IV State Championship.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 132nd General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to the Hiland High School girls basketball team as the 2017 Division IV State Champion; and

WHEREAS, Under the capable leadership of Coach Dave Schlabach, the Hiland High School girls basketball team has proven to be a talented and superbly conditioned squad and has gained the respect of fans and opponents alike for the spirited and highly motivated play of its members. Throughout the season, each player worked diligently to improve her skills on the hardwood, and as a result, the Hawks accomplished their goal, defeating a tough Waterford team by the score of 61-41 to win the championship title and finish the season with a 29-1 record; and

WHEREAS, Known as a driven and determined team, the Hawks 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, Dave Schlabach; 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 Hiland High School girls 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 Senate of the 132nd General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate the Hiland High School girls basketball team on winning the 2017 Division IV State Championship and applaud all those associated with this exceptional squad; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Hiland High School girls basketball team.