As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 88
2025-2026
Senator Cutrona
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring Brendon Kilpatrick as the 2024 Football
Championship Subdivision Punter of the Year.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly
of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Brendon Kilpatrick on being named
the 2024 Football Championship Subdivision Punter of the Year by the
Augusta Sports Council Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, A junior member of the Youngstown State University
football team, Brendon Kilpatrick has combined talent and competitive
spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish
himself as a truly exceptional young athlete. With admirable
dedication, he has worked diligently toward attaining ultimate
proficiency as a punter, and as a result, he amassed 40 punts for an
average of 46 yards per kick, had 14 punts longer than 50 yards,
including two career-long punts of 65 yards, and placed 19 punts
inside the 20-yard line during the season; and
WHEREAS, Brendon Kilpatrick’s accomplishments and leadership, both
in and out of competition, are a justifiable source of pride and a
fine reflection not only on him but also on his family, his teammates,
his coaches, his school, and his hometown. His unwavering commitment
to excellence has earned him the respect and esteem of many, and he 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 extremely pleased
to pay tribute to Brendon Kilpatrick on an exemplary season. Indeed,
the same maturity and experience he has gained through his
participation in football will greatly aid him in meeting the
challenges of the future; therefore be it
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As Adopted by the Senate
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Brendon
Kilpatrick as the 2024 FCS Punter of the Year and extend best wishes
for continued success; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Brendon Kilpatrick.
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