As Offered 136th General Assembly Regular Session H. R. No. 84 2025-2026 Representatives Kishman, Thomas, J. A R E S O L U T I O N Honoring Alayna Mendenhall as a 2025 OATCCC Seated Indoor State Champion. WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Alayna Mendenhall as the 2025 Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches Seated Indoor State Champion in the girls shot put; and WHEREAS, A senior at Washington High School, Alayna Mendenhall has combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish herself as a truly exceptional athlete. With admirable dedication, she has worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in her events, and as a result, she won first place in the girls shot put with a mark of 9-10.25 at this year’s OATCCC Seated Indoor State Meet; and WHEREAS, Alayna Mendenhall’s accomplishments and leadership, both in and out of competition, are a justifiable source of pride and an outstanding reflection not only on her but also on her family, her teammates, her coaches, her school, and her community. Her unwavering commitment to excellence has earned her the respect and esteem of many, and she is certainly worthy of high praise; and WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important role in the total education of our young people, we are overjoyed to pay tribute to Alayna Mendenhall on an exemplary season. Indeed, the maturity and experience she has gained as a member of the Tigers track and field program will aid her in meeting the 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, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 H. R. No. 84 Page 2 As Offered commend Alayna Mendenhall on her 2025 OATCCC Seated Indoor State championship and look with optimism to her ongoing success; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Alayna Mendenhall. 26 27 28 29 30