As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 9
2025-2026
Senator Landis
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring the Indian Valley High School football team
on securing the 2024 Division IV State
Championship.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly
of Ohio are pleased to recognize the Indian Valley High School
football team as the 2024 Division IV State Champion; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Indian Valley High School football
team are exemplary athletes, and they have shown themselves to be
exceptional competitors by concluding a phenomenal season with a
perfect 16-0 record and a thrilling appearance at the 2024 Division IV
State Championship. The Braves won the school’s first state football
title with a 37-36 victory against a determined Perkins team, and the
unwavering commitment of the players and coaches has earned them the
esteem of many. They are certainly deserving of high praise; and
WHEREAS, Coach Matt Lancaster has demonstrated remarkable energy,
enthusiasm, and dedication in guiding the Indian Valley High School
football 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 field, and he has
received respect and admiration for shepherding the team to the 2024
Division IV state crown; 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
Indian Valley High School football team have gained discipline and
perseverance that will help them in all aspects of their lives;
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As Introduced
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 the
Indian Valley High School football team as the 2024 Division IV State
Champion and honor all those who contributed to the success of this
fine squad; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly
authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Indian Valley High School
football team.
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