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HR174 • 2026

Honoring Josiah Montgomery as a 2025 Division I State Track and Field Champion.

Honoring Josiah Montgomery as a 2025 Division I State Track and Field Champion.

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Sponsor
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
Last action
Official status
As Adopted by the House
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Honoring Josiah Montgomery as a 2025 Division I State Track and Field Champion.

Honoring Josiah Montgomery as a 2025 Division I State Track and Field Champion.

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  • Honoring Josiah Montgomery as a 2025 Division I State Track and Field Champion.

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Official Summary Text

Honoring Josiah Montgomery as a 2025 Division I State Track and Field Champion.

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As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session

H. R. No. 174

2025-2026

Representative
Lawson-Rowe

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring
Josiah Montgomery as a 2025 Division I State Track and Field
Champion.

WHEREAS,
The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General
Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Josiah Montgomery on
winning the 2025 Division I State Championship in the shot put; and

WHEREAS,
A senior at Reynoldsburg High School, Josiah Montgomery has combined
talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good
sportsmanship to establish himself as a truly exceptional young
athlete. With admirable dedication, he has worked diligently toward
attaining ultimate proficiency in track and field, and as a result,
he won first place in the shot put with a throw of 63 feet, 6.75
inches at this year’s Division I State Track and Field Meet; and

WHEREAS,
Josiah Montgomery’s accomplishments and leadership, both in and out
of competition, are a justifiable source of pride and a fine
reflection not only on him but also on his family, his teammates, his
coaches, his school, and his community. His unwavering commitment to
excellence has earned him the respect and esteem of many, and he is
certainly worthy of high praise; and

WHEREAS,
With athletic competition playing such an important role in the total
education of our young people, we are extremely pleased to pay
tribute to Josiah Montgomery on an exemplary season. Indeed, the same
maturity and experience he has gained through his participation in
track and field will greatly aid him 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 Josiah
Montgomery as the 2025 Division I State Track and Field Champion in
the shot put and extend best wishes for continued success; and be it
further

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