As Introduced 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. R. No. 83 2025-2026 Senator Reineke A R E S O L U T I O N Honoring the Bellevue High School girls basketball team on winning the 2025 Division IV State Championship. WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend the Bellevue High School girls basketball team as the 2025 Division IV State Champion; and WHEREAS, The Bellevue High School girls basketball team has proven to be a talented and superbly conditioned squad and has gained the respect of fans and opponents alike for the spirited and highly motivated performance of its members. Throughout the season, the athletes worked diligently to improve their skills on the court, and as a result, the Lady Reds accomplished their goals, bringing home this year’s state championship, the first such title in program history; and WHEREAS, Known as a driven and determined team, the Bellevue Lady Reds have developed into a remarkably efficient group of players whose skill is equaled only by their exemplary display of teamwork. They are a credit not only to their families and their school but also to the superb leadership of their coach, Kory Santoro; and WHEREAS, The road to victory is a difficult one, requiring ability, endurance, and a positive attitude on the part of players and coaches alike. The members of the Bellevue High School girls basketball team have exemplified all of the characteristics that are essential for success both in and out of competition, including courage, discipline, integrity, and good sportsmanship, and their efforts have earned them the admiration of all those who have witnessed these outstanding athletes in action; therefore be it 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 S. R. No. 83 Page 2 As Introduced RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, salute the Bellevue High School girls basketball team on its 2025 Division IV State Championship and extend best wishes for the years to come; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Bellevue High School girls basketball team. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32