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| Honoring Sammy Bockoven on winning a 2014 Division II State Track and Field Championship. |
| WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend Sammy Bockoven as the 2014 Division II State Champion in the 1,600-meter run; and |
| WHEREAS, Displaying exceptional form, ability, leadership, and dedication as a member of the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy girls track and field team, Sammy Bockoven has certainly distinguished herself as one of the most talented runners in the State of Ohio. At this year's Division II State Meet, she won first place in the 1,600-meter run; and |
| WHEREAS, Few sports embody the spirit of individual accomplishment more than running, and athletes such as Sammy Bockoven exemplify the qualities necessary for excellence in any sport, including discipline, conditioning, and focus. Throughout long hours of practice and preparation, she has consistently shown the talent and motivation that are the hallmarks of a true champion; 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 Sammy Bockoven on an exemplary season. Indeed, the same maturity and experience that she has gained through her participation in sports 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, applaud Sammy Bockoven as a 2014 Division II State Track and Field Champion and extend best wishes for ongoing success; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Sammy Bockoven. |