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SR 347

Honoring Natalia Botello on winning the 2026 NCAA Women’s Saber Championship.

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

The resolution commends Natalia Botello for winning the 2026 NCAA Women’s Saber Championship, becoming Ohio State’s first women’s saber national champion and a historic program fig

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Bill Summary · SR 347

Summary: Senate Resolution 347 (Ohio, 136th General Assembly)

Purpose

  • Honor Natalia Botello for winning the 2026 NCAA Women’s Saber Championship.
  • Recognize Botello as the first Ohio State University Buckeye to win an NCAA Women’s Saber Championship and the fourth individual national champion in Ohio State fencing program history.
  • Celebrate Botello’s impact on her team, the university, and the broader athletic community; convey optimism for her future.

Key Provisions

  • This is a resolution (S.R. 347) adopted by the Ohio Senate, not a bill that enacts new law.
  • The resolution memorializes and commends Natalia Botello for her NCAA championship achievement during the 2026 season.
  • It acknowledges:
    • Botello’s status as a standout member of The Ohio State University women’s fencing team.
    • Her leadership, dedication, and the inspiration she provides to teammates, fans, opponents, coaches, and family.
    • Her place in the program’s history as the first national champion in women’s saber for Ohio State and the fourth individual national champion overall for the program.
  • The Senate expresses confidence in Botello’s future prospects and uses the resolution to publicly celebrate her accomplishments.

Who/What is Affected

  • Natalia Botello: Receiving formal commendation from the Ohio Senate.
  • The Ohio State University women’s fencing program: Highlighted for its historic achievement.
  • The broader Ohio community: Noted for recognizing athletic excellence and inspirational leadership.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Type: Memorial resolution (non-binding, ceremonial).
  • Status: Adopted by the Ohio Senate on April 27, 2026.
  • Next steps: A duly authenticated copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to Natalia Botello by the Clerk of the Senate.

Additional Context

  • The resolution frames Botello’s achievement within the broader context of athletic development and character-building values such as dedication, self-discipline, and leadership.
  • It serves as a formal record of state appreciation and public recognition for a collegiate athletic accomplishment.

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

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