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sr368_01_AS
As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
S. R. No. 368
2025-2026
Senator
Schaffer
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring
Gideon Mills as a 2026 OHSAA 7th &
8th Grade State Champion in track and field.
WHEREAS,
The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are
pleased to congratulate Gideon Mills on winning the 100-meter run at
the 2026 OHSAA 7th & 8th Grade State Track and Field
Championships; and
WHEREAS,
A student at Bloom-Carroll Middle School, Gideon Mills has combined
talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good
sportsmanship to establish himself as a truly exceptional athlete. A
strong competitor, he has worked diligently toward attaining ultimate
proficiency in his events, and as a result, he placed first in the
100-meter run with a time of 11.38 at this year's OHSAA 7th & 8th
Grade State Track and Field Championships, while also placing second
in the 400‑meter run and third in the 200-meter run; and
WHEREAS,
Throughout intense training and preparation, Gideon Mills has
consistently demonstrated the talent, integrity, and motivation that
are the hallmarks of a true champion. His unwavering commitment to
excellence has earned him the respect and esteem of many, and he is
certainly deserving of high praise; and
WHEREAS,
Gideon Mills' accomplishments and leadership, both in and out of
competition, are a justifiable source of pride and an outstanding
reflection not only on him but also on his family, his teammates, his
coaches, his school, and his community. Indeed, the same maturity and
experience he has gained through his participation in track and field
will greatly aid him in meeting the challenges of the future;
therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of
Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Gideon Mills on his
athletic success and salute him as one of Ohio's finest young
citizens; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of
this Resolution to Gideon Mills.