As Adopted by the House
136th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 55
2025-2026
Representative Mathews, T.
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring Kate Simmons on securing the 2025 Girls
Wrestling State Championship in the 170-pound
weight class.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Kate Simmons as
a 2025 OHSAA State Wrestling Champion; and
WHEREAS, Displaying exceptional form, ability, leadership, and
dedication during the 2024 -2025 season, Kate Simmons has certainly
distinguished herself as one of the most talented wrestlers in the
state. A senior member of the Findlay High School girls wrestling
team, she demonstrated her drive and skill by winning the state title
this year, and her outstanding 37-7 record is praiseworthy; and
WHEREAS, Throughout intense training and preparation, Kate Simmons
has consistently exhibited the talent, integrity, and motivation that
are the hallmarks of a true champion. Indeed, she has inspired her
teammates, thrilled her fans, gained the respect of her opponents, and
made her family, her coaches, and her Trojan community very proud; and
WHEREAS, Participation in wrestling has enabled Kate Simmons to
learn much about dedication, self -discipline, and leadership.
Commendably, she has revealed the skill, strength, and stamina that
befit a standout athlete, and it is no surprise that she has won so
many admirers. The remarkable skill and experience she has shown as a
wrestler will be of great benefit as she forges a bright, promising
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,
congratulate Kate Simmons as the 2025 State Champion in girls
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wrestling in the 170-pound weight class and look with optimism to her
continued success; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Kate Simmons.
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