As Introduced

131st General Assembly Regular Session S. R. No. 586 2015-2016

Senators Yuko, Skindell

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring on securing the 2016 UFC World Heavyweight Championship title.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 131st General 1 Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Stipe Miocic as the 2 2016 Ultimate Fighting Champions World Heavyweight Champion; and 3

WHEREAS, Displaying exceptional form, ability, and 4 dedication, Stipe Miocic has certainly distinguished himself as 5 one of the most talented fighters in the world. At UFC 198 in 6 , , he successfully defeated reigning 7 champion Fabricio Werdum via knockout after a 2:47 match, and his 8 record of personal achievement stands as a hallmark worthy of 9 emulation; and 10

WHEREAS, Throughout intense training and preparation, Stipe 11 Miocic has consistently demonstrated the talent, integrity, and 12 motivation that are the hallmarks of an exceptional athlete. He 13 has thrilled his fans, gained the respect of his opponents, and 14 made his coaches and family very proud; and 15

WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important 16 role in the development of role models for our young people, we 17 are extremely pleased to pay tribute to Stipe Miocic on his 18 exemplary accomplishments. Indeed, the same maturity and 19 experience he has gained through his participation in ultimate 20 fighting will greatly aid him in meeting the challenges to come; 21 therefore be it 22

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 131st 23 General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, salute 24 Stipe Miocic as the heavyweight world champion and extend best 25 wishes for the future; and be it further 26 S. R. No. 586 Page 2 As Introduced

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly 27 authenticated copy of this Resolution to Stipe Miocic. 28