As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 23
2025-2026
Senator DeMora
Cosponsors: Senators Antonio, Blackshear, Blessing, Brenner, Chavez, Cirino,
Craig, Cutrona, Gavarone, Hicks-Hudson, Huffman, Ingram, Johnson, Koehler,
Landis, Lang, Liston, Manchester, Manning, McColley, O'Brien, Patton, Reineke,
Reynolds, Roegner, Romanchuk, Schaffer, Smith, Timken, Weinstein, Wilkin,
Wilson
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring Urban Meyer on being inducted into the
College Football Hall of Fame.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly
of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Urban Meyer on being selected as a
2025 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend,
Indiana; and
WHEREAS, Urban Meyer is, indeed, deserving of this prestigious
honor, which has been accorded to him in recognition of his numerous
athletic and coaching accomplishments. Beginning his coaching career
as a graduate assistant under Earle Bruce in 1986, he went on to lead
Bowling Green University, the University of Utah, and the University
of Florida to distinguished seasons before returning to The Ohio State
University, finishing his career with an excellent 187-32 record and
three national championships; and
WHEREAS, Urban Meyer’s exceptional record of personal and
professional achievement stands as a hallmark worthy of emulation, and
he has inspired countless individuals to excel in numerous areas of
endeavor. As a coach, he has demonstrated remarkable energy,
enthusiasm, and dedication in leading his teams to victory, and in so
doing, he not only has encouraged his players to develop their talents
to the fullest but also instilled in each a valuable sense of
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determination, perseverance, camaraderie, and school spirit; and
WHEREAS, The respect and admiration which Urban Meyer has earned
throughout his lifetime are evident in his induction into the College
Football Hall of Fame. Truly, his achievements and leadership are a
justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection not only on
him but also on his family, his players, and his community; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Urban Meyer on
being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and salute him
as one of Ohio’s finest citizens; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Urban Meyer.
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