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As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
S. R. No. 291
2025-2026
Senator
Cirino
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring
the Kirtland High School football team on securing the 2025 Division
VI State Championship.
WHEREAS,
The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are
pleased to recognize the Kirtland High School football team as the
2025 Division VI State Champion; and
WHEREAS,
The members of the Kirtland High School football team are exemplary
athletes, and they have shown themselves to be exceptional
competitors by concluding a phenomenal season with a perfect 15-0
record and a thrilling win at the 2025 Division VI State
Championship. The Hornets won the school’s eighth state football
title with a 41-6 victory against the Hopewell-Loudon Chieftains, and
the unwavering commitment of the players and coaches has earned them
the esteem of many. They are certainly deserving of high praise; and
WHEREAS,
Coach Tiger LaVerde has demonstrated remarkable energy, enthusiasm,
and dedication in guiding the Kirtland High School football team to
victory, and his skill is reflected in the squad’s outstanding
accomplishments. Due largely to his tireless efforts, the members
have distinguished themselves on the field, and he has received
respect and admiration for shepherding the team to the 2025 Division
VI state crown; 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 tool. By taking part in sports, the members of the
Kirtland High School football team have gained discipline and
perseverance that will help them in all aspects of their lives;
therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of
Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, pay tribute to the Kirtland High
School football team as the 2025 Division VI State Champion and honor
all those who have contributed to the success of this fine squad; and
be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of
this Resolution to the Kirtland High School football team.