HR 61: Honoring the Vandalia-Butler High School girls bowling team on securing the 2025 Division I State Championship.

As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly Regular Session 2025-2026

H. R. No. 61

Representative Plummer

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Vandalia-Butler High School girls bowling team on securing the 2025 Division I State Championship.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th 1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to applaud the Vandalia-Butler 2
High School girls bowling team as the 2025 Division I State Champion; 3
and 4
WHEREAS, The Vandalia-Butler High School girls bowling team is 5
made up of remarkable athletes who have worked diligently to showcase 6
the collective talents of their exceptional squad. At this year’s 7
Division I State Tournament, members Elizabeth Koewler, Sage Malott, 8
Jolene Powers, Ashlin Conley, Mary Williams, Melayah Burton, Hailei 9
McQuaid, and Kierstyn Priser amply demonstrated impressive 10
determination, maturity, and finesse as they secured the state title; 11
and 12
WHEREAS, This triumph reflects the staunch resolve of these young 13
individuals, and it signifies the acquisition of valuable experience 14
that is sure to benefit them in later life. Thanks to the tireless 15
efforts of the Vandalia-Butler High School girls bowling team’s 16
exceptional head coach, Mark Seelbaugh, these athletes have met the 17
demands of an extensive training regimen, and they have just cause for 18
celebration; and 19
WHEREAS, All those who comprise the Vandalia-Butler High School 20
girls bowling team have set an excellent example of what a dedicated 21
group of athletes can achieve when guided by a committed coaching 22
staff and surrounded by loyal fans, sports families, and boosters. 23
These young competitors have certainly proven themselves to be dynamic 24

H. R. No. 61 As Adopted by the House

athletic leaders, and we are confident that as they meet future 25
challenges, they will take with them the valuable lessons they have 26
gained through their participation in bowling; therefore be it 27
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of 28
the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, 29
congratulate the Vandalia-Butler High School girls bowling team on its 30
2025 Division I State Championship title and count its members and 31
coaches among the ranks of outstanding Ohioans; and be it further 32
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit 33
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Vandalia-Butler 34
High School girls bowling team. 35