SR 140: Honoring Drew Boggs as a 2025 Division III State Track and Field Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to applaud Drew Boggs on securing the 2025 Division III State Track and Field Championship title in the high jump; and

WHEREAS, This accomplishment is truly noteworthy, for Drew Boggs has clearly demonstrated his talent and perseverance, as well as his mental and physical fortitude as an athlete. At this year's Division III State Track and Field Meet, he placed first in the high jump with a school-record leap of 6 feet, 10 inches, and he has exemplified all of the characteristics that are essential for success, including courage, determination, and an innate sense of the principles of good sportsmanship; and

WHEREAS, In displaying such exceptional prowess as a senior member of the Delphos St. John's High School boys track and field team, Drew Boggs has earned the appreciation of his fellow athletes, the devotion of countless fans, and the respect of even his most determined rivals. Competition in athletics has enabled him to learn much about dedication and self-discipline, and we take this opportunity to acknowledge his outstanding record of achievement; and

WHEREAS, Track and field events require exceptional physical talent and natural ability, and Drew Boggs is to be commended for his commitment to this demanding sport. In attaining his athletic goals, he has consistently exhibited the skill and integrity that are the hallmarks of a true champion, and he has set a fine example for the next generation of athletes at Delphos St. John's High School; therefore be it