SENATE RESOLUTION 105

(By Senators Rucker, Romano, and Facemire)

[Introduced June 2, 2019]

Recognizing students from Big Otter Elementary School for competing in the Fittest School in America Challenge.

Whereas, Operation Tone Up is a fitness program that teaches the importance of nutrition and fitness which can lead to a healthy lifestyle; and

Whereas, Fourteen students from Big Otter Elementary School were selected from grades three through five to compete in the Fittest School Challenge in American (Operation Tone Up) at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, West Virginia, against other elementary school students from surrounding counties in various nutritional and physical fitness challenges; and

Whereas, Under the guidance of teachers Deloris Kleman and Sissy Barker, the following students participated in the challenge: Fifth grade—Evan Bass, Elijah Sheldon, Prezlei Tanner, Jaxon Brown, Maria Drake, and Ely Metheney; fourth grade—Seth Robinson, Skiley Wilmoth, Lainey Nichols, and Blake Coleman; and third grade—Cooper Collins, Abigail Grandon, and Layla Cash; and

Whereas, The students from Big Otter Elementary School advanced to the national competition in Hermosa Beach, California, and finished in second place; and

Whereas, It is fitting that the Senate recognize these teachers and students for their dedication and commitment to learning skills for a healthy lifestyle; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes students from Big Otter Elementary School for competing in the Fittest School in America Challenge; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its congratulations to the teachers and students for their outstanding accomplishments; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the teachers and students of Big Otter Elementary School.