HR 284: Honoring Kaitlyn Carr as a 2025 Division IV State Cross Country Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Kaitlyn Carr on winning the 2025 Division IV State Cross Country Championship; and

WHEREAS, A student at Smithville High School, Kaitlyn Carr has combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish herself as a truly exceptional athlete. With admirable dedication, she has worked diligently to attain ultimate proficiency in running, and as a result, she won this year's Division IV State Cross Country Championship with a course record time of 17:29.19; and

WHEREAS, Kaitlyn Carr's accomplishments and leadership, both in and out of athletic competition, are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection not only on her but also on her family, her teammates, her coaches, her school, and her community. Her unwavering commitment to excellence has earned her the respect and esteem of many, and she is certainly deserving of commendation; and

WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important role in the total education of our young people, we are overjoyed to pay tribute to Kaitlyn Carr on an exemplary season. Indeed, the same maturity and experience she has gained through her participation in cross country will greatly aid her in meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Kaitlyn Carr on her personal success and salute her as one of Ohio's finest young citizens; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Kaitlyn Carr.

H. R. No. 284 - 136th General Assembly - 2025-2026