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As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
S. R. No. 137
2025-2026
Senator
Chavez
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring
Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy as 2025 Scholastic Rowing Association
of America National Champions.
WHEREAS,
The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are
pleased to pay tribute to Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy of the
Marietta High School girls rowing team on winning the 2025 Scholastic
Rowing Association of America National Championship women’s varsity
2x title; and
WHEREAS,
Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy are, indeed, to be heartily commended
for decisively earning this year’s Scholastic Rowing Association of
America National Championship in the women’s varsity 2x category.
As two of the finest competitors in the history of the Marietta High
School rowing program, the duo devoted countless hours to training
and practice in order to ensure peak conditioning, and clearly, this
demanding regimen has paid handsome dividends; and
WHEREAS,
Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy have epitomized the power, poise, and
precision that befit true champions. Despite sometimes grueling
pressure, they have consistently maintained their composure and
morale, exhibiting strength, speed, and stamina in every challenging
encounter. Time and again, they have risen to the occasion, amply
demonstrating their unflagging determination, and their impressive
maturity and finesse have earned them widespread respect, even among
their most formidable rivals; and
WHEREAS,
By weathering a rigorous schedule and prevailing over a host of
adversaries, Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy have learned much about
dedication, self-discipline, leadership, and perseverance. Their
first-place finish is a measure of their stalwart commitment to the
sport, and their indomitable spirit has made their families, friends,
coach, and community incredibly proud; therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of
Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud Wilkey Smith and Madi
Lovejoy on their brilliant season and wish them continued success in
all of their future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the Senate transmit duly authenticated copies of
this Resolution to Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy.