As Introduced 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. R. No. 55 2025-2026 Senator DeMora A R E S O L U T I O N Honoring Carrie Furbee on securing a 2025 Division II State Swimming Championship. WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Carrie Furbee on placing first in the 100-yard butterfly at the 2025 Division II State Swimming and Diving Championships; and WHEREAS, This achievement is truly noteworthy, for Carrie Furbee has clearly demonstrated her talent and perseverance, as well as her mental and physical fortitude as a swimmer. She was the winner of the 100-yard butterfly at this year’s Division II State meet with a time of 53.36, setting a state record in the event and amassing her fifth state crown, and she has exhibited a wealth of attributes that have contributed to her success; and WHEREAS, In displaying exceptional prowess as a senior member of the Grandview Heights High School swimming and diving team, Carrie Furbee has set an example worthy of emulation. Time and again, she has risen to the occasion, maintaining the morale, composure, and tenacity that have earned her many admirers; and WHEREAS, Swimming is a sport that requires exceptional stamina and natural ability, and Carrie Furbee is to be commended for her commitment to this demanding activity. Clearly, her success has made her family and friends very proud; therefore be it RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, pay tribute to Carrie Furbee as the 2025 Division II State Champion in the 100-yard butterfly and applaud her as an outstanding Ohioan; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly 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 S. R. No. 55 Page 2 As Introduced authenticated copy of this Resolution to Carrie Furbee. 26