130th General Assembly
Regular Session
2013-2014
S. R. No. 135


Senators LaRose, Hughes 



A RESOLUTION
Honoring Tim Bailey as a 2013 OHSAA Track and Field State Champion.

       WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Tim Bailey on winning first place in the 100-meter wheelchair event at the 2013 Ohio High School Athletic Association State Track and Field Meet; and

       WHEREAS, A student at Westland High School, Tim Bailey has combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish himself as a truly exceptional young athlete. With admirable dedication, he has worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in wheelchair racing, and as a result, he won this year's OHSAA State Championship in the 100-meter dash with a time of 17.28 seconds; and

       WHEREAS, Tim Bailey's accomplishments and leadership, both in and out of competition, are a justifiable source of pride and a fine reflection not only on him but also on his family, his teammates, his coaches, his school, and his community. His unwavering commitment to excellence has earned him the respect and esteem of many, and he is certainly worthy 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 Tim Bailey on an exemplary season. Indeed, the same maturity and experience he has gained through his participation in sports will greatly aid him 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 Tim Bailey on his OHSAA Track and Field State Championship and extend best wishes for continued success; and be it further

       RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Tim Bailey.

I, Vincent L. Keeran, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of Senate Resolution No. 135, adopted by the Ohio Senate, June 11, 2013.
 
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Vincent L. Keeran
Clerk of the Senate
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Senator Keith Faber
President of the Senate
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Senator Frank LaRose
Senatorial District No. 27Senator Jim Hughes
Senatorial District No. 16