As Adopted by the Senate

132nd General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 401

2017-2018

Senator Oelslager

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the University of Mount Union football team for winning the 2017 NCAA Division III Championship.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 132nd General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to the University of Mount Union football team on securing the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Championship; and

WHEREAS, Under the capable leadership of Head Coach Vince Kehres, the University of Mount Union football 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 his skills on the gridiron, and as a result, the Purple Raiders accomplished their goals, outscoring the team from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor by the score of 12-0 to bring home the 2017 NCAA Division III Championship, their thirteenth such title in program history, and compiling a perfect 15-0 record; and

WHEREAS, Known as a driven and determined team, the Mount Union Purple Raiders have developed into a remarkably efficient group of athletes whose skill on the football field 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, Vince Kehres; 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 University of Mount Union football 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 University of Mount Union football team as the 2017 NCAA Division III Champion and commend 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 University of Mount Union football team.