130th General Assembly
Regular Session
2013-2014
S. R. No. 8


Senators Brown, Gardner 



A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Toledo Central Catholic High School football team on winning the 2012 Division II State Championship.

       WHEREAS,  The members of the Senate of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to the Toledo Central Catholic High School football team as the 2012 Division II State Champion; and

       WHEREAS,  Under the capable leadership of Coach Greg Dempsey, the Toledo Central Catholic High School football team has proven to be a talented and superbly conditioned squad and has gained the respect of fans and opponents alike for the spirited and highly motivated play of its members. Throughout the season, each player worked diligently to improve his skills on the gridiron, and as a result, the Irish accomplished their goals, compiling a 14-1 record and bringing home their second Division II State Championship title in eight years; and

       WHEREAS,  Known as a driven and determined team, the Toledo Central Catholic Irish have developed into a remarkably efficient group of athletes whose skill on the football field is equaled only by their exemplary display of teamwork and sportsmanship. They are a credit not only to their families and their school but also to the superb coaching of their mentor, Greg Dempsey; and

       WHEREAS,  The road to victory and a championship crown is a difficult one, requiring ability, endurance, teamwork, and a positive attitude on the part of players and coaches alike. The members of the Toledo Central Catholic High School football team have exemplified all of the characteristics that are essential for success both in and out of competition, including courage, discipline, integrity, and good sportsmanship, and their efforts have earned them the admiration of all those who have witnessed these outstanding athletes in action; therefore be it

       RESOLVED,  That we, the members of the Senate of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate the Toledo Central Catholic High School football team on winning the 2012 Division II State Championship and commend all those associated with this exceptional squad; and be it further

       RESOLVED,  That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Toledo Central Catholic High School football team.

I, Vincent L. Keeran, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of Senate Resolution No. 8, adopted by the Ohio Senate, January 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 Edna Brown
Senatorial District No. 11Senator Randy Gardner
Senatorial District No. 2