As Adopted by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session H. R. No. 34 2025-2026 Representative Salvo A R E S O L U T I O N Honoring the Kent State University Tuscarawas women’s volleyball team on winning the 2024 USCAA Division 2 National Championship title. WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to recognize the Kent State University Tuscarawas women’s volleyball team as the 2024 United States Collegiate Athletic Association Division 2 National Champion; and WHEREAS, The members of the Kent State University Tuscarawas women’s volleyball team are exemplary athletes, and they have shown themselves to be truly exceptional competitors. Indeed, the Golden Eagles won the first USCAA Division 2 National Championship crown in program history when they defeated Penn State University Hazleton in three sets, and the unwavering commitment of the players and coaches has earned them the esteem of many. They are certainly deserving of high praise; and WHEREAS, Coach Cortney Goodwin has demonstrated remarkable energy, enthusiasm, and dedication in guiding the Kent State University Tuscarawas women’s volleyball team to victory, and her skill is reflected in the squad’s outstanding accomplishments. Due largely to her tireless efforts, the members have distinguished themselves on the court, and she has received respect and admiration from all who know her; and WHEREAS, In an educational system 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 tool. By taking part in sports, the members of the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 H. R. No. 34 Page 2 As Adopted by the House Kent State University Tuscarawas women’s volleyball team have gained discipline and perseverance that will help them in all aspects of their lives; therefore be it RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, pay tribute to the Kent State University Tuscarawas women’s volleyball team as the 2024 USCAA Division 2 National Champion and honor all those who contributed to the success of this fine squad; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Kent State University Tuscarawas women’s volleyball team. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36