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HR 458

Honoring the Mason High School girls tennis team as the 2025 OTCA Division I State Champion.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Adam Mathews

Ohio House recognizes Mason High School girls tennis for winning the 2025 OTCA Division I state title, undefeated 18-0 and ninth straight championship.

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Bill Summary · HR 458

Overview

  • Bill: HR 458
  • Session/Jurisdiction: 136th General Assembly, Ohio
  • Title: Honoring the Mason High School girls tennis team as the 2025 OTCA Division I State Champion
  • Status: Adopted by the House (as of June 9, 2026)
  • Sponsor: Representative Mathews (with co-sponsor Adam Mathews)

Primary purpose and intent

  • The bill is a non-binding House resolution recognizing and honoring the Mason High School girls tennis team for winning the 2025 Ohio Tennis Coaches Association (OTCA) Division I State Championship.
  • It specifically highlights the team’s achievement as their ninth consecutive Division I State title and an undefeated 18-0 season record.
  • The resolution conveys commendation of the athletes’ dedication, discipline, leadership, and sportsmanship, and expresses pride on behalf of the House.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal recognition: The resolution publicly applauds the Mason High School girls tennis team for their state championship season.
  • Description of achievement: It notes the team’s undefeated record (18-0) and the fact that this marks their ninth straight Division I state championship.
  • Qualities attributed: The resolution emphasizes attributes such as dedication, self-discipline, leadership, perseverance, strength, speed, stamina, and composure under pressure.
  • Outcome for recipients: The bill directs that a duly authenticated copy of the resolution be transmitted to Mason High School’s girls tennis team.

Who/what is affected

  • Mason High School girls tennis team and their coaching staff are the primary beneficiaries and recipients of the formal commendation.
  • Mason High School community (families, friends, supporters) is acknowledged as being proud of the team.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative action: The bill was adopted by the Ohio House of Representatives (as indicated by “Adopted by the House” and the action history dated 2026-06-09).
  • Next steps: As a resolution, it does not impose legal obligations or create enforceable policy; its effect is ceremonial and ceremonial recognition.
  • Effective date: The resolution’s recognition takes effect upon adoption by the House; no separate effective date is provided beyond the adoption date.

Notable details

  • The resolution emphasizes not only the championship victory but also the team’s ongoing excellence over multiple seasons, underscoring the program’s sustained success.
  • The document serves as a formal historical record of the achievement and a gesture of congratulations from the Ohio General Assembly.

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

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