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SR 401

Honoring the Oakwood High School girls track and field team as the 2026 Division III State Champion.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Willis Blackshear

Oakwood High School’s girls track and field team is formally recognized as the 2026 Division III State Champion by the Ohio Senate.

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Bill Summary · SR 401

Summary of SR 401 (136th General Assembly, Ohio)

Purpose and intent

  • A Senate Resolution honoring Oakwood High School’s girls track and field team for winning the 2026 Division III State Championship.
  • Recognizes the team’s achievement as a premier athletic accomplishment within Ohio’s high school sports landscape.
  • Commends the athletes, coaching staff, and program leadership for dedication, discipline, and teamwork.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal recognition: The resolution designates Oakwood High School as the 2026 Division III State Champion in girls track and field.
  • Gratitude and praise: The resolution expresses admiration for the team’s performance, work ethic, and character, highlighting lessons of camaraderie, diligence, and discipline.
  • Documentation and transmission: The Clerk of the Senate is instructed to transmit a duly authenticated copy of the resolution to Oakwood High School’s girls track and field team.

Who or what is affected

  • Oakwood High School girls track and field team (athletes and coaching staff) receive formal recognition from the Ohio Senate.
  • The broader Oakwood community and supporters may view the acknowledgment as a point of local pride.
  • No policy changes, funding adjustments, or statutory modifications are enacted; the resolution is ceremonial.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Adopted June 30, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Senator Willis Blackshear (co-sponsor).
  • Type: Non-binding ceremonial resolution (not a bill proposing law or spending changes).
  • Effect: Creates an official Senate commendation and directs transmission of the recognition to the team.

Practical implications

  • The resolution serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the team’s state championship.
  • It may be used by Oakwood High School for publicity, school pride, and motivational purposes.
  • As a ceremonial measure, it does not alter laws, budgets, or regulatory requirements.

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

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