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| Honoring Jelvon Butler as a 2014 Division I State Track and Field Champion. |
| WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend Jelvon Butler on her exemplary performance at the 2014 Division I State Track and Field Meet; and |
| WHEREAS, Jelvon Butler's accomplishments are truly noteworthy, for she has clearly demonstrated her talent and perseverance, as well as her mental and physical fortitude as a runner. A senior at Solon High School, she placed first in the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.98 seconds and second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.95 seconds and helped the 4x200-meter relay team place second with a time of 1:40.39 and the 4x100-meter relay team place fifth with a time of 48.70 at this year's Division I State Track and Field Meet. She has exemplified all of the characteristics that are essential for success both in and out of the sports world, including courage, integrity, and an innate sense of the principles of good sportsmanship; and |
| WHEREAS, By developing such remarkable prowess, Jelvon Butler has earned the appreciation of her fellow athletes, the devotion of countless fans, and the respect of even her most determined rivals. Her outstanding record of achievement stands as a hallmark worthy of emulation, and she has inspired countless individuals to excel in numerous areas of endeavor; and |
| WHEREAS, Running is an event that requires exceptional stamina and natural ability, and Jelvon Butler is to be acknowledged for her commitment to this demanding activity. In attaining her athletic goals, she has certainly distinguished herself as 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, applaud Jelvon Butler on her Division I State Track and Field Championship title and extend best wishes for the future; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Jelvon Butler. |