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Honoring the Columbus Africentric Early College girls basketball team on winning the 2009 Division IV State Championship. |
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 128th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to the Columbus Africentric Early College girls basketball team as the 2009 Division IV State Champion; and |
WHEREAS, The talented Columbus Africentric Early College girls basketball team is to be heartily commended, for it has decisively earned this year's Division IV State title. Without exception, the Nubians prepared conscientiously in pursuit of the championship, devoting countless hours to training and practice in order to ensure peak conditioning; and |
WHEREAS, The members of the Columbus Africentric Early College girls basketball team have epitomized the power, poise, and precision that befit authentic champions. To his credit, head coach William McKinney guided the squad with unwavering expertise and encouragement, and he merits enthusiastic praise for coaxing admirable performances out of his players in each competitive outing. Time and again, the Nubians have risen to the occasion, amply demonstrating their unflagging determination, and their impressive maturity and finesse have earned them widespread respect, even among their staunchest rivals; and |
WHEREAS, By weathering a rigorous schedule and prevailing over numerous adversaries, the members of the Columbus Africentric Early College girls basketball team have learned much about dedication, self-discipline, leadership, and perseverance. Their first-place finish reflects their strong commitment to the sport, and their indomitable spirit has made their families, friends, and coaches extremely proud. This triumph attests to the steadfast resolve of these young women and signifies the acquisition of valuable experience that is sure to benefit them in later life; therefore be it |
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 128th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud the Columbus Africentric Early College girls basketball team on its brilliant season and wish its members continued success in all of their future endeavors; and be it further |
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Columbus Africentric Early College girls basketball team. |