128th General Assembly
Regular Session
2009-2010
S. R. No. 231


Senator Buehrer 



A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Napoleon High School girls 200-yard freestyle relay team as the 2010 Division II State Champion.

       WHEREAS,  The members of the Senate of the 128th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Napoleon High School girls 200-yard freestyle relay team on winning the 2010 Division II State Championship; and

       WHEREAS,  A remarkable group of young athletes, the members of the Napoleon High School girls 200-yard freestyle relay 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, Samantha Zuch, Erika Vocke, Makenzie Garringer, and Jesse Sworden have worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in swimming, and as a result, they won this year's Division II State Championship title; and

       WHEREAS,  The Wildcats' achievements and leadership are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection on the members, their families, their school, their community, and their coach. The success of any athletic endeavor depends largely on the ability of the coach to provide both guidance and inspiration, and in leading his team to victory, Coach Larry Vockehas not only helped each athlete to develop her talents to the fullest but also instilled in each a valuable sense of determination, perseverance, and camaraderie; and

       WHEREAS,  With athletic competition playing such an important role in the total education of our young people, we are extremely pleased to pay tribute to these fine athletes and their outstanding coach for a job well done. The maturity and experience the team members have gained through participation in sports will greatly aid them in meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it

       RESOLVED,  That we, the members of the Senate of the 128th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend the Napoleon High School girls 200-yard freestyle relay team on its tremendous season and salute the members and coach as some 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 the Napoleon High School girls 200-yard freestyle relay team.