As Adopted

130th General Assembly
Regular Session
2013-2014
H. R. No. 207


Representative Buchy 



A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Versailles High School girls track and field team on winning the 2013 Division III State Championship.

       WHEREAS,  The members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to the Versailles High School girls track and field team as the 2013 Division III State Champion; and

       WHEREAS,  Under the capable leadership of Coach Mike Goubeaux, the Versailles High School girls track and field team has proven to be a talented and superbly conditioned squad and has gained the respect of fans and opponents alike for the spirited and highly motivated performance of its members. Throughout the season, each student worked diligently to improve her skills, and as a result, the Tigers accomplished their goal, bringing home this year's Division III State Championship title; and 

       WHEREAS,  Known as a driven and determined team, the Versailles Tigers have developed into a remarkably efficient group of athletes whose skill is equaled only by their exemplary display of teamwork and sportsmanship. They are a credit not only to their families and their school but also to the superb coaching of their mentor, Mike Goubeaux; and

       WHEREAS,  The road to victory and a championship title is a difficult one, requiring ability, endurance, teamwork, and a positive attitude on the part of athletes and coaches alike. The members of the Versailles High School girls track and field team have exemplified all of the characteristics that are essential for success both in and out of competition, including courage, discipline, integrity, and good sportsmanship, and their efforts have earned them the admiration of all those who have witnessed these outstanding athletes in action; 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 the Versailles High School girls track and field team as the 2013 Division III State Champion and commend all those associated with this exceptional squad; and be it further

       RESOLVED,  That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Versailles High School girls track and field team.