As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 96
2025-2026
Senator DeMora
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring Jesse Mendez on winning a 2025 NCAA Division
I Championship in wrestling.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly
of Ohio are pleased to celebrate Jesse Mendez as the 2025 National
Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Wrestling Champion in the
141-pound weight class; and
WHEREAS, A diligent and capable individual, Jesse Mendez is
deserving of acknowledgement for his exemplary accomplishments as a
junior member of The Ohio State University men’s wrestling team. An
exceptional athlete, he placed first in the 141-pound weight class
with a 12-9 win over a tough University of Nebraska competitor at this
year’s NCAA Division I Championships, earning his second consecutive
national crown, and his noteworthy record of personal achievement
stands as a hallmark for others to emulate; and
WHEREAS, Through his participation in wrestling, Jesse Mendez has
learned important lessons of discipline, perseverance, hard work, and
good sportsmanship that will undoubtedly be of immense benefit to him
throughout his life. Indeed, his outstanding efforts as a champion
Buckeye wrestler have inspired countless people to excel in various
areas of endeavor, and he has set an example deserving of recognition;
and
WHEREAS, Few sports embody the spirit of individual accomplishment
more than wrestling, and athletes such as Jesse Mendez exemplify the
qualities necessary for great athletic prowess, including agility,
conditioning, and focus. Throughout long hours of practice and
competition, he has consistently demonstrated a degree of commitment
and dedication that will serve him well as he pursues his goals in
life; 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, applaud Jesse Mendez on
his brilliant 2024-2025 season and salute him as a fine ambassador of
The Ohio State University; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Jesse Mendez.
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