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| Honoring Samuel Prakel on winning a 2012 National Wendy's High School Heisman Award. |
| WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Samuel Prakel on being selected as the boys recipient of the 2012 National High School Heisman Award, sponsored by Wendy's; and |
| WHEREAS, A senior at Versailles High School, Samuel Prakel is deserving of this tribute, which reflects the hard work he has invested in his studies and the time management skills he has utilized to balance academics and extracurricular activities. He has maintained a 4.0 grade point average while participating in cross country and track and field, securing state championships in both sports, as well as the Boy Scouts of America and various community service projects; and |
| WHEREAS, By achieving such exceptional prowess both in the classroom and in athletics, Samuel Prakel has gained the admiration of his classmates, the devotion of countless fans, and the respect of his teachers and coaches. In striving to be the best in academic, athletic, and community service endeavors, he has learned much about dedication, self-discipline, and leadership, and understandably, he has made his family, friends, and community very proud; and |
| WHEREAS, Known throughout the area as an exceptional young man, Samuel Prakel has earned the esteem and appreciation of all those who have come to know him. His superlative work is the hallmark of a true competitor and demonstrates the potential of individuals to excel; therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate Samuel Prakel on his recent accolade and applaud him as an outstanding Ohioan; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Samuel Prakel. |