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136th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 98
2025-2026
Representative Oelslager
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring the Louisville High School boys basketball
team on winning the 2025 Division III State
Championship.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend the Louisville High
School boys basketball team as the 2025 Division III State Champion;
and
WHEREAS, The members of the Louisville High School boys basketball
team are exemplary athletes, and they have shown themselves to be
truly exceptional competitors. During the 2024-2025 season, the
Leopards amassed a 24-5 record, and in final tournament play, they
overcame a strong challenge from a tough Aiken team to win the 2025
Division III State Championship crown, a first in school history. The
unwavering commitment of the players and coaches has earned them the
esteem of many, and they are certainly deserving of high praise; and
WHEREAS, Head Coach Tom Siegfried has demonstrated remarkable
energy, enthusiasm, and dedication in guiding the Louisville High
School boys basketball team to victory, and his skill is reflected in
the squad’s outstanding accomplishments. Due largely to his tireless
efforts, the members have distinguished themselves on the court, and
he has received respect and admiration from all who know him; and
WHEREAS, In an educational system that seeks to teach the future
leaders of our state and nation the fundamentals of self-reliance and
the rewards of individual and group effort, athletic competition has
become a valuable tool. By taking part in sports, the members of the
Louisville High School boys basketball team have gained discipline and
perseverance that will help them in all aspects of their lives;
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therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of
the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, pay
tribute to the Louisville High School boys basketball team on securing
the 2025 Division III State Championship title and honor all those who
contributed to the success of this fine squad; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Louisville High School
boys basketball team.
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