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HR 82

Honoring Collin Sullivan on winning a 2025 Division III State Wrestling Championship.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Matt Kishman and 1 co-sponsor

Ohio House ceremonially honors high school wrestler Collin Sullivan for winning 2025 Division III state championship.

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Bill Summary · HR 82

Legislative bill overview

HR 82 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Ohio House of Representatives honoring Collin Sullivan for winning a 2025 Division III State Wrestling Championship. The bill recognizes his athletic achievement and was sponsored by representatives Matt Kishman and Jodi Salvo, passing on April 2, 2025.

Why is this important

Ceremonial resolutions like this serve to publicly recognize outstanding individual achievements by constituents, which can boost community pride and acknowledge excellence in youth athletics. While symbolic rather than substantive, such recognitions are a standard legislative practice that honor deserving athletes and their families.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some argue that state legislatures should focus exclusively on substantive policy rather than ceremonial honors
  • Selective recognition: Questions about whether similar wrestlers or athletes receive equal recognition, or if this reflects particular political relationships
  • Precedent concerns: Concern that honoring individual athletic achievements could lead to excessive ceremonial resolutions consuming legislative resources

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

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