129th General Assembly
Regular Session
2011-2012
S. R. No. 249


Senator Hite 



A RESOLUTION
Honoring Jordan Cowell as a 2012 Division III State Wrestling Champion.

       WHEREAS,  The members of the Senate of the 129th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Jordan Cowell on winning the 2012 Division III State Wrestling Championship in the 152-pound weight class; and

       WHEREAS,  A senior at Archbold High School, Jordan Cowell has successfully combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish himself as a truly exceptional young athlete. With admirable dedication, he has worked diligently to attain ultimate proficiency in wrestling, and as a result, he won the 2012 Division III State Wrestling Championship title in the 152-pound weight class and set state records for most wins in a season, 64-2, and most career wins, 237-21; and

       WHEREAS,  Jordan Cowell's accomplishments and leadership, both in and out of athletic competition, are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection not only on him but also on his family, his teammates, his coaches, his school, and his community. His unwavering commitment to excellence has earned him the respect and esteem of many, and he is certainly deserving of high praise; 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 Jordan Cowell on an exemplary season. Indeed, the same maturity and experience he has gained through his participation in wrestling will greatly aid him in meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it

       RESOLVED,  That we, the members of the Senate of the 129th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Jordan Cowell on his personal success and salute him as one of Ohio's finest young athletes; and be it further

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

I, Vincent L. Keeran, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of Senate Resolution No. 249, adopted by the Ohio Senate, May 3, 2012.
 
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Vincent L. Keeran
Clerk of the Senate
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Senator Tom Niehaus
President of the Senate
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Senator Cliff Hite
Senatorial District No. 1