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| Honoring Jacob Dunbar on winning the 2013 Division I State Championship in boys singles tennis. |
| WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Jacob Dunbar as the 2013 Division I State Champion in boys singles tennis; and |
| WHEREAS, Jacob Dunbar is deserving of acknowledgement for the formidable athletic gifts and the competitive spirit that he has so amply revealed throughout this past season as a junior standout for the Cloverleaf High School boys tennis squad. Among his achievements, he defeated a tough Walsh Jesuit opponent by the score of 6-1, 6-1 to win this year's Division I State Singles Championship, becoming the first singles tennis player from Medina County to win the state title, and finished the season with a perfect 36-0 record. Commendably, he has exhibited the skill, strength, agility, and stamina that befit a genuine champion, and it is no surprise that he has won so many admirers; and |
| WHEREAS, By developing such exceptional prowess in tennis, Jacob Dunbar has gained the appreciation of his fellow athletes, the devotion of countless fans, and the respect of even his most determined rivals. Displaying dedication, discipline, and leadership, he has certainly distinguished himself as one of the most talented tennis players in the state, and in the process, he has made his family, friends, and community very proud; and |
| WHEREAS, Few sports embody the spirit of individual accomplishment more than tennis, and athletes such as Jacob Dunbar exemplify the qualities necessary for excellence in any sport, including agility, conditioning, and focus. Indeed, throughout long hours of practice and preparation, he has consistently shown the talent and motivation that are the hallmarks of a true champion; 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 Jacob Dunbar on his impressive attainment and extend best wishes for a bright, rewarding future; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Jacob Dunbar. |