As Adopted by the House
136th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 35
2025-2026
Representatives Kishman, Robb Blasdel, Oelslager
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring the Minerva High School girls cross country
team as the 2024 Division II State Champion.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Minerva High
School girls cross country team on winning the 2024 Division II State
Championship; and
WHEREAS, A remarkable group of young athletes, the members of the
Minerva High School girls cross country team have established
themselves as truly exceptional competitors by combining talent and
spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship. With admirable
dedication, Annabelle Crissman, Kayla Crissman, Hannah Ison, Katie
Ison, Makenzie Beavers, Gabby Lupshu, and Tateum Richard have worked
diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in cross country, and
as a result, the Lions won the Division II state crown for the second
consecutive year and the third time in four years; and
WHEREAS, The achievements and leadership of the Minerva High
School girls cross country team are a justifiable source of pride and
an excellent reflection on these long-distance runners, their
families, their school community, and their head coach, Olivia Scott.
Indeed, in leading the team to victory, Coach Scott has helped these
athletes to develop great talent by instilling the valuable lessons of
determination, perseverance, and camaraderie; and
WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important role
in the total education of our young people, we are pleased to pay
tribute to the exemplary athletes and the outstanding coaches of the
Minerva High School girls cross country team for a job well done. The
maturity and experience the team members have gained through their
participation in sports will greatly aid them in meeting the
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challenges of the future; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of
the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution,
commend the Minerva High School girls cross country team on its
tremendous 2024 season and salute the members and coaches as some of
Ohio’s finest citizens; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Minerva High
School girls cross country team.
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