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SR 349

Honoring Keana Hunter on winning a national title at the 2026 U.S. Collegiate Championships in synchronized swimming.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill DeMora

The bill honors Keana Hunter for first place in the 2026 U.S. Collegiate Championships duet and OSU’s third-place team finish in synchronized swimming.

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Bill Summary · SR 349

Summary of Bill SR 349 (Session 136, Ohio)

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution (S. R.)
  • Number: SR 349
  • Session: 136th General Assembly, Regular Session (2025-2026)
  • Sponsor: Senator DeMora (co-sponsor listed)
  • Status: Adopted (as of 2026-04-27)
  • Topic: Honoring an individual athlete for national achievement in synchronized swimming

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors Keana Hunter for achieving a national title at the 2026 U.S. Collegiate Championships in synchronized swimming.
  • It recognizes her affiliation with The Ohio State University (OSU) artistic swimming team.
  • The resolution acknowledges her duet championship with teammate Ruby Remati and the OSU team’s overall third-place finish at the championship.
  • The document frames her accomplishments as a model of discipline, perseverance, hard work, and sportsmanship, and as an inspiration to others.

Key Provisions

  • Commendation: The Ohio Senate applauds Keana Hunter for her 2025-2026 synchronized swimming season, specifically noting:
    • First place in the duet event at the 2026 U.S. Collegiate Championships (duet with Ruby Remati)
    • OSU team finished in third place overall
  • Tribute Language: Emphasizes the educational and developmental value of athletic competition and the positive personal qualities gained through sport (self-reliance, teamwork, goal-setting).
  • Official Action:
    • The Senate adopts the resolution in recognition of Keana Hunter's achievements.
    • A duly authenticated copy of the resolution will be transmitted to Keana Hunter by the Clerk of the Senate.

Affected Parties

  • Primary Beneficiary: Keana Hunter, student-athlete and member of OSU’s artistic swimming team.
  • Secondary Beneficiaries: The Ohio State University athletic community and supporters; the broader Ohio athletic and educational community that seeks to celebrate athletic achievement and role models.
  • Official Stakeholders: The Ohio Senate, OSU athletic program, supporters of collegiate synchronized swimming.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Adopted: April 27, 2026
  • Nature of Bill: Ceremonial/expressive; does not create new law or fiscal obligations.
  • Effective Date: Immediate upon adoption (as with typical resolutions; no separate effective date indicated).

Additional Notes

  • The resolution serves as a formal commendation rather than a legislative measure with enforceable requirements.
  • It highlights the importance of recognizing collegiate athletes and the role of synchronized swimming in higher education athletics.

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

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