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HR 459

Honoring the Baldwin Wallace University baseball team on its 2026 conference, regional, and super regional championships.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Dovilla

The bill formally praises Baldwin Wallace University baseball for its 2026 season, highlighting a 37-12 record and advancement to the Division III College World Series.

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Bill Summary · HR 459

Summary of Bill HR 459 (136th General Assembly, Ohio)

Purpose and Intent

  • Honors and recognizes the Baldwin Wallace University baseball team for its 2026 achievements.
  • Specifically acknowledges championships won in:
    • 2026 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC)
    • NCAA Division III Decatur Regional
    • NCAA Division III Super Regional
  • Commends the team for advancing to the NCAA Division III College World Series and enduring competitive success.
  • Publicly salutes the team’s leadership, character, and sportsmanship, and extends best wishes for future years.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Effects

  • Formal Resolution: Adopts a state legislative resolution praising Baldwin Wallace University’s baseball program for the 2026 season.
  • Content of Recognition:
    • Highlights the team’s 37-12 record.
    • Credits head coach Brian Harrison and assistants for leadership.
    • Commends athletes for qualities such as courage, discipline, integrity, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
  • Issuance of Authenticated Copy: Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to Baldwin Wallace University baseball team.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Baldwin Wallace University baseball team (Yellow Jackets): Primary recipients of formal commendation.
  • Baldwin Wallace University: Organization receiving public recognition from the Ohio House of Representatives.
  • Members of the Ohio House of Representatives: Article’s endorsers of the commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Adoption:
    • Introduced and adopted during the 136th General Assembly, Regular Session.
    • Resolution adopted on June 9, 2026.
  • Legislative Vehicle: A state House of Representatives resolution (no new law or funding authorized; symbolic commendation).
  • Next Steps: Clerk to transmit a duly authenticated copy of the resolution to Baldwin Wallace University.

Notable Details

  • The resolution expressly notes the team’s 37-12 record and its progression to the College World Series.
  • It emphasizes positive character traits and sportsmanship as core attributes of the team’s success.
  • The bill is non-binding and primarily serves ceremonial recognition and encouragement.

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

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