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HR 451

Honoring the Nordonia High School girls flag football team as the 2026 State Champion.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Steve Demetriou

The bill recognizes Nordonia High School girls flag football as Ohio’s inaugural state champions, honoring players, coach, and community impact.

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Bill Summary · HR 451

Summary of HR 451 (136th General Assembly, Ohio)

Purpose and intent

  • HR 451 is a resolution honoring the Nordonia High School girls flag football team for winning the 2026 State Championship.
  • The bill serves a ceremonial purpose, recognizing athletic achievement, leadership, and sportsmanship by the team and their coach.

Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution explicitly congratulates the Nordonia High School girls flag football team on winning the inaugural 2026 Ohio state championship, defeating Mount Notre Dame 20-19.
  • It acknowledges:
    • The players’ talent, dedication, and teamwork.
    • The team’s coach, Steve Holtz, for leadership and impact on the athletes’ development, determination, perseverance, and camaraderie.
    • The broader positive reflection on the school, community, and families.
  • The resolution expresses that participation in athletics contributes to students’ total education and future readiness.
  • The formal actions included:
    • The Clerk of the House is directed to transmit a duly authenticated copy of the resolution to Nordonia High School.

Who is affected

  • Nordonia High School girls flag football team (the primary honoree).
  • Nordonia High School, the school’s families, the local community, and the team’s coach, Steve Holtz.
  • The resolution is a ceremonial acknowledgement by the Ohio House of Representatives, with no regulatory or funding changes.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Adopted by the Ohio House of Representatives on June 3, 2026.
  • Legislative nature: Purely commemorative; does not create new laws, obligations, or financial costs.
  • Next steps: A duly authenticated copy of the resolution will be transmitted to Nordonia High School.

Notable details

  • Defeated Mount Notre Dame in the championship game with a final score of 20-19.
  • The resolution recognizes the “inaugural State Championship” in girls flag football for Ohio, indicating a milestone for the sport in the state.

This bill serves to publicly recognize athletic achievement and leadership, celebrate community impact, and highlight positive values associated with high school sports.

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

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