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HR 385

Honoring Levi Priddy as a 2026 Division II State Swimming Champion.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jason Stephens

Recognizes Levi Priddy for winning the 2026 Division II state 50-yard freestyle and highlights River Valley High School’s first state swimming championship.

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Bill Summary · HR 385

Summary of Bill HR 385 (136th General Assembly, Ohio)

Title

Honoring Levi Priddy as a 2026 Division II State Swimming Champion

Purpose and Intent

  • To officially recognize and commend Levi Priddy for winning the 2026 Division II State Championship in the 50-yard freestyle at River Valley High School.
  • To highlight his achievement as the first state championship in River Valley High School history for swimming and to acknowledge his sportsmanship, dedication, and leadership.
  • To extend best wishes for his continued success in the future.

Key Provisions and Provisions Details

  • The resolution formally congratulates Levi Priddy on:
    • Winning the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 20.21 seconds at the Division II State Meet.
    • Securing first place in the 2026 state championship event.
    • Also noting his second-place finish in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 44.76 seconds at the same meet.
  • It characterizes Priddy as a senior at River Valley High School and emphasizes his combination of talent, competitive spirit, and good sportsmanship.
  • The resolution acknowledges the broader impact of his accomplishments on his family, teammates, coaches, school, and community.
  • The resolution intends to serve as a formal ceremonial tribute from the Ohio House of Representatives.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Levi Priddy: The individual honored in the resolution.
  • River Valley High School: Recognized for achieving its first state swimming championship in school history.
  • Ohio House of Representatives: Acts to recognize and commend Priddy and transmits an authenticated copy of the resolution to him.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Type: House Resolution (H. Res.)
  • Session: 136th General Assembly, Regular Session 2025-2026.
  • Status: Adopted by the House on April 13, 2026.
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor is Representative Stephens; co-sponsor listed as Jason Stephens.
  • Next steps: Clerk of the House will transmit a duly authenticated copy of the resolution to Levi Priddy.

Impact and Significance

  • Serves as a formal, non-legislative recognition of athletic achievement.
  • Provides a ceremonial record of achievement and local pride for River Valley High School and its community.
  • May inspire recognition of student-athletes and promote emphasis on sportsmanship and dedication within Ohio's educational and athletic communities.

Notes: The bill is a commemorative resolution and does not propose changes to laws or state policy beyond ceremonial acknowledgment.

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

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