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136th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 96
2025-2026
Representative Oelslager
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring Gianna Ritchie as a 2025 OATCCC Division IV
State Indoor Track and Field Champion.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Gianna Ritchie on
winning the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches
Division IV State Indoor Track and Field Championship in the 800-meter
run; and
WHEREAS, A student at Lake Center Christian School, Gianna Ritchie
has combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of
good sportsmanship to establish herself as a truly exceptional young
athlete. With admirable dedication, she has worked diligently toward
attaining ultimate proficiency in running, and as a result, she placed
first in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:17.51 at this year’s
OATCCC Division IV State indoor track and field meet; and
WHEREAS, Gianna Ritchie’s accomplishments and leadership, both in
and out of competition, are a justifiable source of pride and a fine
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 Gianna Ritchie on an exemplary season. Indeed, the same
maturity and experience she has gained through her participation in
track and field will greatly aid her in meeting the challenges of the
future; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of
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the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution,
commend Gianna Ritchie on her state championship 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 Gianna Ritchie.
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