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As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
S. R. No. 58
2025-2026
Senator
McColley
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring
Edward Kessen on placing first at the 2025 Division III State
Wrestling Championship.
WHEREAS,
The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are
pleased to pay tribute to Edward Kessen as the 2025 Division III
State Wrestling Champion in the 138‑pound weight class; and
WHEREAS,
Edward Kessen is deserving of high praise for his outstanding ability
and spirited drive, as well as his quickness and tenacity, which have
distinguished him as a superior athlete and a standout member of the
Delphos St. John High School wrestling team. Securing the first state
championship in his school’s history, he amassed a 2024-2025 season
record of 46-5 and practiced diligently in preparation for the
Division III State Wrestling Championship meet, where he won first
place in the 138-pound weight class. To his credit, he has gained the
admiration and respect of all those who have witnessed him in action;
and
WHEREAS,
Few sports embody the spirit of individual accomplishment more than
wrestling, and athletes such as Edward Kessen exemplify the qualities
necessary for excellence in any sport, including discipline, agility,
conditioning, and focus. Indeed, throughout long hours of
competition, he has consistently demonstrated the talent and
motivation that are the hallmarks of a true champion; 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 effort, high school athletic competition has
become a valuable tool. Through his participation in sports, Edward
Kessen has learned lessons of perseverance, hard work, and fair and
honest competition that will undoubtedly be of great benefit to him
throughout his lifetime; therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of
Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate Edward Kessen on his
outstanding performance in state competition and extend best wishes
for continued success; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of
this Resolution to Edward Kessen.