130th Ohio General Assembly
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S. R. No. 361  

129th General Assembly
Regular Session
2011-2012
S. R. No. 361


Senator Obhof 



A RESOLUTION
Honoring Connie Gardner as an American women's record holder in long distance running.

       WHEREAS,  The members of the Senate of the 129th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Connie Gardner on setting an American women's record at the 2012 World Cup; and

       WHEREAS,  A diligent and capable woman, Connie Gardner is deserving of recognition for her exemplary accomplishments in long distance running. An exceptional athlete, she ran 149 miles in 24 hours at this year's World Cup to set an American women's record, and her noteworthy record of personal achievement stands as a hallmark for others to emulate; and

       WHEREAS,  Through her participation in sports, Connie Gardner has learned important lessons of discipline, perseverance, hard work, and good sportsmanship that have been of great benefit to her throughout her life. Through her tremendous efforts, she has inspired countless people to excel in various areas of endeavor, and she has set an example worthy of the highest praise; and

       WHEREAS,  In a society that seeks to teach the future leaders of our state and nation the fundamentals of self-reliance and the rewards of individual effort, athletic competition has become a valuable educational tool. With athletics playing such an important part in the development of role models for our young people, we are extremely pleased to pay tribute to such a fine athlete as Connie Gardner; therefore be it

       RESOLVED,  That we, the members of the Senate of the 129th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Connie Gardner for outstanding attainment 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 Connie Gardner.

I, Vincent L. Keeran, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of Senate Resolution No. 361, adopted by the Ohio Senate, November 13, 2012.
 
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Vincent L. Keeran
Clerk of the Senate
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Senator Tom Niehaus
President of the Senate
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Senator Larry Obhof
Senatorial District No. 22

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