Bill Text: OH SR322 | 2011-2012 | 129th General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Honoring Jim Piazza as the ESPN High School National Coach of the Year.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-08-09 - Adopted [SR322 Detail]

Download: Ohio-2011-SR322-Introduced.html

129th General Assembly
Regular Session
2011-2012
S. R. No. 322


Senator Manning 



A RESOLUTION
Honoring Jim Piazza as the ESPN High School National Coach of the Year.

       WHEREAS,  The members of the Senate of the 129th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend Jim Piazza on being named the High School National Coach of the Year by ESPN; and

       WHEREAS,  The head coach of the Keystone High School softball team, Jim Piazza has demonstrated unwavering dedication and integrity, and he is, indeed, deserving of the highest praise. He has not only encouraged his players to develop their talents to the fullest but also instilled in each a valuable sense of teamwork, determination, and good sportsmanship, and consequently, they amassed an unbeaten 32-0 record and won the Division II State Championship this season; and

       WHEREAS,  The expertise, guidance, and sound judgment of coaches such as Jim Piazza are critical to the ultimate success of any athletic competition. The enthusiasm and generosity he has shown in his endeavors have earned him the respect and admiration of all those with whom he has worked, and we applaud him on his exceptional record of coaching achievement; and

       WHEREAS,  With athletic competition playing such an important role in the total education of our young people, we are extremely pleased to pay tribute to Coach Piazza and his fine players for a job well-done. The maturity and experience that the team members have gained through their participation in sports will greatly aid them in meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it

       RESOLVED,  That we, the members of the Senate of the 129th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate Jim Piazza as the ESPN High School National Coach of the Year and salute him as one of Ohio's finest citizens; and be it further

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