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HR217 • 2026

Honoring Gianna Ritchie on winning a 2025 Division III OHSAA State Track and Field Championship.

Honoring Gianna Ritchie on winning a 2025 Division III OHSAA State Track and Field Championship.

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Sponsor
Scott Oelslager
Last action
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As Adopted by the House
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Honoring Gianna Ritchie on winning a 2025 Division III OHSAA State Track and Field Championship.

Honoring Gianna Ritchie on winning a 2025 Division III OHSAA State Track and Field Championship.

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  • Honoring Gianna Ritchie on winning a 2025 Division III OHSAA State Track and Field Championship.

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Official Summary Text

Honoring Gianna Ritchie on winning a 2025 Division III OHSAA State Track and Field Championship.

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As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session

H. R. No. 217

2025-2026

Representatives
Oelslager, Daniels

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring
Gianna Ritchie on winning a 2025 Division III OHSAA State Track and
Field Championship.

WHEREAS,
The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General
Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Gianna
Ritchie as the 2025 Ohio High School Athletic Association Division
III State Champion in the 800-meter run; and

WHEREAS,
This accomplishment is truly noteworthy, for Gianna Ritchie has
clearly demonstrated her talent and perseverance, as well as her
mental and physical fortitude as a runner. As this year’s Division
III State Champion in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:12.79, she
has exemplified all of the characteristics that are essential for
success both in and out of the sports world, including courage,
determination, and an innate sense of the principles of good
sportsmanship; and

WHEREAS,
In displaying such outstanding prowess as a member of the Lake Center
Christian School track and field team, Gianna Ritchie has earned the
appreciation of her fellow athletes, the devotion of countless fans,
and the respect of even her most determined rivals. Competition in
athletics has enabled her to learn much about dedication and
self-discipline, and we take this opportunity to acknowledge her
exemplary record of achievement; and

WHEREAS,
Running is an event that requires exceptional stamina and natural
ability, and Gianna Ritchie is to be commended for her commitment to
this demanding activity. In striving to attain her athletic goals,
she has consistently exhibited the skill and integrity that are the
hallmarks of a true champion; therefore be it

RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th
General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud Gianna
Ritchie as the 2025 OHSAA Division III State Champion in the
800-meter run and salute her as a fine Ohioan; and be it further

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