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SR242 • 2026

Honoring Baylynn Bendik as the USATF Middle School Girls Cross Country National 4K Champion.

Honoring Baylynn Bendik as the USATF Middle School Girls Cross Country National 4K Champion.

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Nathan H. Manning
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As Adopted by the Senate
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Honoring Baylynn Bendik as the USATF Middle School Girls Cross Country National 4K Champion.

Honoring Baylynn Bendik as the USATF Middle School Girls Cross Country National 4K Champion.

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  • Honoring Baylynn Bendik as the USATF Middle School Girls Cross Country National 4K Champion.

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  2. Ohio Legislature

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Honoring Baylynn Bendik as the USATF Middle School Girls Cross Country National 4K Champion.

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As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session

S. R. No. 242

2025-2026

Senator
Manning

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring
Baylynn Bendik as the USATF Middle School Girls Cross Country
National 4K Champion.

WHEREAS,
The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are
pleased to extend special recognition to Baylynn Bendik on winning
the 2025 USA Track and Field Middle School Girls Cross Country
National 4K Championship; and

WHEREAS,
This accomplishment is truly noteworthy, for Baylynn Bendik has
clearly demonstrated her talent and perseverance, as well as her
mental and physical fortitude as a long-distance runner. As this
year’s USATF Middle School Girls Cross Country National 4K Champion
with a time of 14:35.9, 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 exceptional prowess as a seventh-grade member of
the Open Door Christian School girls cross country team, Baylynn
Bendik 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 exceptional record of achievement; and

WHEREAS,
Long-distance running is an event that requires exceptional stamina
and natural ability, and Baylynn Bendik is to be commended for her
commitment to this demanding activity. In attaining 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 Senate of the 136th General Assembly of
Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate Baylynn Bendik on her
tremendous success in cross country this season and extend best
wishes for the future; and be it further

RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of
this Resolution to Baylynn Bendik.