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| Honoring Connie Gardner as an American women's record holder in long distance running. |
| WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 129th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Connie Gardner on setting an American women's record at the 2012 World Cup; and |
| WHEREAS, A diligent and capable woman, Connie Gardner is deserving of recognition for her exemplary accomplishments in long distance running. An exceptional athlete, she ran 149 miles in 24 hours at this year's World Cup to set an American women's record, and her noteworthy record of personal achievement stands as a hallmark for others to emulate; and |
| WHEREAS, Through her participation in sports, Connie Gardner has learned important lessons of discipline, perseverance, hard work, and good sportsmanship that have been of great benefit to her throughout her life. Through her tremendous efforts, she has inspired countless people to excel in various areas of endeavor, and she has set an example worthy of the highest praise; and |
| WHEREAS, In a society that seeks to teach the future leaders of our state and nation the fundamentals of self-reliance and the rewards of individual effort, athletic competition has become a valuable educational tool. With athletics playing such an important part in the development of role models for our young people, we are extremely pleased to pay tribute to such a fine athlete as Connie Gardner; therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 129th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Connie Gardner for outstanding attainment and extend best wishes for continued success; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Connie Gardner. |
| I, Vincent L. Keeran, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of Senate Resolution No. 361, adopted by the Ohio Senate, November 13, 2012. |
| _____________________________________________Vincent L. Keeran Clerk of the Senate |
| _____________________________________________Senator Tom Niehaus President of the Senate |
| _____________________________________________Senator
Larry Obhof Senatorial District No. 22 |