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Honoring Katie Ruffner as the 2013 Ohio NASP State Tournament overall female champion. |
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Katie Ruffner on winning the overall female championship at the 2013 Ohio National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament; and |
WHEREAS, A sophomore at Logan High School, Katie Ruffner has combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish herself as a truly exceptional athlete. With admirable dedication, she has worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in archery, and as a result, she placed third in the high school female category and won the overall female championship at this year's Ohio NASP State Tournament; and |
WHEREAS, Katie Ruffner's accomplishments and leadership, both in and out of competition, are a justifiable source of pride and an outstanding reflection not only on her but also on her family, her coaches, her school, and her community. Her unwavering commitment to excellence has earned her the respect and esteem of many, and she is certainly deserving of high praise; 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 Katie Ruffner. Indeed, the same maturity and experience she has gained through her participation in archery will greatly aid her in meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it |
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Katie Ruffner on her personal success and salute her as one of Ohio's finest citizens; and be it further |
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Katie Ruffner. |
I, Vincent L. Keeran, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of Senate Resolution No. 104, adopted by the Ohio Senate, May 7, 2013. |
_____________________________________________Vincent L. Keeran Clerk of the Senate |
_____________________________________________Senator Keith Faber President of the Senate |
_____________________________________________Senator
Troy Balderson Senatorial District No. 20 |