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Honoring Brittany Atkinson on winning the 2013 Division III State Championship in girls cross country. |
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend Brittany Atkinson as the 2013 Division III State Girls Cross Country Champion; and |
WHEREAS, A diligent and capable individual, Brittany Atkinson is deserving of applause for her exemplary accomplishments as a member of the Liberty Center High School girls cross country team. An exceptional athlete, she won first place at the 2013 Division III State Meet with a time of 18:31.45, her second state crown in three years, and helped her squad secure the Division III State team title, and her noteworthy record of personal achievement stands as a hallmark for others to emulate; and |
WHEREAS, Through her participation in sports, Brittany Atkinson has learned important lessons of discipline, perseverance, hard work, and good sportsmanship that will undoubtedly be of great benefit to her throughout her life. Through her outstanding efforts, she has inspired countless individuals to excel in various areas of endeavor, and she has set an example worthy of recognition; 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 and group effort, athletic competition has become a valuable educational tool. With athletics playing such an important part in the development of our young people, we are extremely pleased to pay tribute to such a fine athlete as Brittany Atkinson; therefore be it |
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate Brittany Atkinson on her remarkable 2013 cross country season and extend best wishes for continued success; and be it further |
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Brittany Atkinson. |