As Offered

135th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 75

2023-2024


Representative Barhorst


A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Graham Local High School wrestling team
as the 2023 Division II State Champion.

WHEREAS,  The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Graham Local High School wrestling team on winning the 2023 Division II State Championship; and

WHEREAS,  A remarkable group of young athletes, the members of the Graham Local High School wrestling team have combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish themselves as a truly exceptional squad. With admirable dedication, they have worked toward attaining ultimate proficiency on the mat, and as a result, they earned an outstanding 157 points to be crowned this year’s Division II State Champions; and 

WHEREAS,  The achievements of the Graham Local High School wrestling team are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection on the wrestlers, the Falcon community, and their coach. The success of any athletic endeavor depends largely on the ability of coaches to provide both guidance and inspiration, and in leading his team to victory, Coach Jason Knott has not only helped these young athletes develop their prowess but also instilled in them a valuable sense of determination, perseverance, and camaraderie; and

WHEREAS,  With athletic competition playing such an important role in the total education of our youth, we heartily applaud the students who comprise the Graham Local High School wrestling team for a job well done and for demonstrating strength, resolve, and integrity. The maturity and experience the members have gained through their participation in sports will greatly aid them in meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it

RESOLVED,  That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend the Graham Local High School wrestling team on its tremendous 2022 2023 season and salute its wrestlers and coach as some of Ohio’s finest citizens; and be it further

RESOLVED,  That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Graham Local High School wrestling team.