As Adopted

130th General Assembly
Regular Session
2013-2014
H. R. No. 491


Representative DeVitis 



A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Tallmadge 12U Softball All-Star team as the 2014 Little League Central Region Champion.

       WHEREAS,  The members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Tallmadge 12U Softball All-Star team on winning the 2014 Little League Central Region Championship; and

       WHEREAS,  A remarkable group of young athletes, the members of the Tallmadge 12U Softball All-Star team have combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish themselves as a truly exceptional squad. With admirable dedication, members Hallie Mullett, Emily Pratt, Jordyn Severns, Elizabeth Bickar, Lauren Tecca, Kenna Loveless, Katelyn Hussing, Giavanna Spitali, Autumn Malicoat, Melina Cioffi, Delanie Dadich, Paige Leitner, and Alexis Paulo-Roberts have worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in their sport, and as a result, they secured this year's Little League State and Central Region championship titles and advanced to the Little League Softball World Series, where they placed fourth; and 

       WHEREAS,  The achievements and leadership of the Tallmadge 12U Softball All-Star team are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection on the members, their families, their community, and their coaches. The success of any athletic endeavor depends largely on the ability of the coaches to provide both guidance and inspiration, and in leading their team to victory, Coach Nick Dadich and his assistants, Brett Bickar and Jim Loveless, have not only helped each player to develop her talents to the fullest, but they have also instilled in each a valuable sense of determination, perseverance, and camaraderie; and

       WHEREAS,  With athletic competition playing such an important role in the total education of our young people, we are extremely pleased to pay tribute to these fine athletes and their outstanding coaches for a job well done. The maturity and experience the players have gained through participation in sports will greatly aid them in meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it

       RESOLVED,  That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend the Tallmadge 12U Softball All-Star team on its tremendous achievements and salute the players and coaches as some of Ohio's finest citizens; and be it further

       RESOLVED,  That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Tallmadge 12U Softball All-Star team.