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HR 216

Honoring the New Albany High School boys doubles tennis team on winning the 2025 Division I State Championship.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Beryl Piccolantonio

Ohio House honors New Albany High School's boys doubles tennis team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship through ceremonial resolution.

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Bill Summary · HR 216

Legislative bill overview

HR 216 is a ceremonial resolution from the Ohio House of Representatives honoring the New Albany High School boys doubles tennis team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship. The bill formally recognizes the achievement and the athletes' accomplishment at the state level.

Why is this important

Ceremonial bills like this serve to publicly acknowledge student achievements and can boost community pride and school recognition. Such resolutions are relatively low-cost ways for legislatures to celebrate local excellence and provide official recognition to young athletes.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Some argue legislative time should focus on substantive policy rather than ceremonial resolutions, particularly when the legislature faces budget or regulatory challenges
  • Selective recognition: Questions about why this specific team receives state-level recognition while other state champions or achievements do not
  • Limited practical impact: The resolution carries no funding, legal force, or policy implications beyond symbolic recognition

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

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