As Adopted by the House 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 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. 96 Page 2 As Adopted by the House 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. 26 27 28 29 30