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HR 470

Honoring the Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team as the 2026 Division II State Champion.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Marilyn John

Ohio House honors Lexington High School’s boys 4x800-meter relay team for winning the 2026 Division II state title (7:47.59) and credits their coach.

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Bill Summary · HR 470

Summary of HR 470 (136th General Assembly, Ohio)

Purpose and intent

  • HR 470 is a non-binding concurrent resolution honoring the Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team.
  • The resolution recognizes the team for winning the 2026 Division II State Championship in track and field and commends their coach, staff, families, and the Lexington community.

Key provisions and changes

  • Acknowledges and commends specific athletes: Nathan Reed, Trevor Reed, Will Hooper, and Latrell Hughes.
  • Attributes the state title to their dedication, talent, teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline.
  • Attributes commendation to the head coach, Mike Moore, highlighting his role in athlete development, determination, perseverance, and camaraderie.
  • Notes the team’s achievement: first-place finish at the Division II State Meet with a time of 7:47.59, marking their second consecutive Division II state title.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to the Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team.

Who would be affected

  • Lexington High School’s boys 4x800-meter relay team and their coach (recognition by the Ohio House).
  • The Lexington High School community, families, and supporters, who receive formal acknowledgment.
  • The broader Ohio community, which receives a public record of the team’s achievement and a ceremonial commendation from state legislators.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • This is a formal state resolution, not legislation changing laws or funding.
  • The resolution was adopted on June 25, 2026.
  • As a decorative/ceremonial measure, it serves to publicly recognize achievement and is transmitted to the recipient by the House Clerk.

Notable details

  • Team time at the state meet: 7:47.59.
  • This achievement represents their second consecutive Division II state title.
  • The bill lists the sponsoring representative (John) and a co-sponsor (Marilyn John).

Overall impact

  • The resolution provides formal, public recognition of athletic excellence and reinforces the values of teamwork, dedication, and community pride.
  • It has no legal or fiscal impact beyond formal acknowledgment.

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

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