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SR 397

Honoring the Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team on securing the 2026 Division II State Championship.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Romanchuk

The resolution formally honors Lexington High School's boys 4x800-meter relay team as the 2026 Division II State Champions and commends their athletes and supporters.

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Bill Summary · SR 397

Summary of SR 397 (136th General Assembly, Ohio)

Purpose

  • A formal Senate Resolution honoring the Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team for winning the 2026 Division II State Championship in track and field.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Declares the Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team as the 2026 Division II State Champion.
  • Expresses commendation for the athletes: Nathan Reed, Trevor Reed, Will Hooper, and Latrell Hughes.
  • Acknowledges the coaching staff, the team’s training effort, and the support from the Lexington community (fans, families, boosters).
  • Highlights the attributes demonstrated by the athletes: determination, maturity, finesse, leadership, and the value of the experience gained through competition.
  • Notes the state-tournament performance with the winning time of 7:47.59.
  • States the intention to recognize the team as exemplary Ohioans and to convey this recognition through an authenticated copy of the resolution to the team.

Who/What Is Affected

  • The Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team members and their coaches receive formal statewide recognition.
  • The Lexington community and supporters are acknowledged for their role in the team’s achievement.
  • The Ohio Senate (through its Clerk) is the body issuing the formal recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Adopted and filed as a Senate Resolution (S.R. No. 397) during the 136th General Assembly, Regular Session 2025-2026.
  • Action History: Adopted on June 25, 2026.
  • Next Steps: The Clerk of the Senate will transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to the Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team.

Notable Details

  • Time of the championship performance: 7:47.59.
  • The resolution explicitly names all four athletes: Nathan Reed, Trevor Reed, Will Hooper, Latrell Hughes.
  • Co-sponsor: Senator Mark Romanchuk.

Overall Impact

  • Provides ceremonial recognition to high school athletes for a noteworthy athletic achievement.
  • Emphasizes community support and the positive example set by student-athletes and coaching staff.
  • Serves as a formal record of appreciation within the state government and a gesture of encouragement for youth athletics.

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

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