As Introduced

133rd General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 269

2019-2020

Senator Dolan

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Ella Gilson as the 2019 OHSAA 1,600-meter state champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 133rd General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Ella Gilson on winning the 1,600-meter race at the 2019 OHSAA Track and Field Division II State Championship; and

WHEREAS, A sophomore at Hawken School, Ella Gilson has combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish herself as a truly exceptional young athlete. With admirable dedication, she has worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency as a runner, and as a result, she placed first in the 1,600-meter race with a time of 4:53.34 at this year’s OHSAA Track and Field State Championship; and

WHEREAS, Ella Gilson’s accomplishments and leadership, both in and out of competition, are a justifiable source of pride and a fine reflection not only on her but also on her family, her teammates, her coach, her school, and her community. Her unwavering commitment to excellence has earned her the respect and esteem of many, and she 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 overjoyed to pay tribute to Ella Gilson on an exemplary season. Indeed, the same maturity and experience she has gained through her participation in track and field will greatly aid her in meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 133rd General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Ella Gilson on her personal success and salute her as one of Ohio’s finest citizens; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Ella Gilson.