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SR 79

Honoring Alaina Freeze on winning the 2025 OATCCC Division III State Indoor Championship in the pole vault.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kyle Koehler

Ohio legislature officially honors Alaina Freeze's 2025 Division III state pole vault championship win through ceremonial resolution.

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Bill Summary · SR 79

Legislative bill overview

SR 79 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Ohio legislature that honors Alaina Freeze for winning the 2025 OATCCC (Ohio Athletic Training Coaches and Clinicians Conference) Division III State Indoor Championship in pole vault. This is a non-binding commemorative measure recognizing an individual athletic achievement.

Why is this important

Ceremonial resolutions like this serve to officially recognize outstanding individual accomplishments and celebrate athletic excellence within a state. They provide public acknowledgment of student-athlete achievements and can boost community pride and school recognition.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some argue that state legislatures should focus exclusively on policy-making rather than ceremonial honors for individual athletes
  • Equity concerns: Questions about whether similar honors are extended equitably across all athletic programs, schools, and demographic groups
  • Precedent: Uncertainty about which achievements warrant legislative recognition versus local/school-level acknowledgment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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