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As Adopted by the House
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. R. No. 65
2025-2026
Representative
Roemer
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring
John Groce as the 2025 MAC Coach of the Year.
WHEREAS,
The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General
Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to John Groce on being
selected as the 2025 Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year in
men’s basketball; and
WHEREAS,
John Groce is deserving of commendation, for in receiving this richly
deserved distinction, he joins the ranks of some of the most
illustrious and talented sports figures in the history of collegiate
men’s basketball. As head coach of The University of Akron men’s
basketball team, he amassed a regular conference 17-1 record, just
the second MAC team to accomplish such a feat, and led his squad to
win this year’s Mid-American Conference Championship title, and it
is fitting that he be recognized with MAC Coach of the Year honors;
and
WHEREAS,
John Groce’s remarkable prowess has earned him the esteem of fans
and opponents alike, and we are pleased to recognize such outstanding
skill and sportsmanship. To his credit, he has guided the Zips with
unwavering expertise, always encouraging his players to push forward
in pursuit of victory, and his tremendous talent as a mentor is
reflected in their success. He can be proud that the example he has
set will long stand as a hallmark worthy of emulation; and
WHEREAS,
In an educational system that seeks to teach the future leaders of
our state and nation the fundamentals of self-reliance and the
rewards of individual and group effort, athletic competition has
become a valuable educational tool. With tremendous patience, John
Groce has coaxed admirable performances out of his players, and the
lessons he has imparted, both on and off the court, will undoubtedly
be of great benefit to them throughout their lives; therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th
General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, salute John
Groce on his recent honor and extend best wishes for the future; and
be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly
authenticated copy of this Resolution to John Groce.