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HR 21

Honoring the Olentangy Berlin High School cheer team as the 2024 OHSAA Division I Spirit State Champion.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brian Lorenz

Ohio legislature honors Olentangy Berlin High School's 2024 state champion cheer team with ceremonial recognition resolution.

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Bill Summary · HR 21

Legislative bill overview

HR 21 is a commemorative resolution honoring the Olentangy Berlin High School cheer team for winning the 2024 OHSAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association) Division I Spirit State Championship. The bill formally recognizes this athletic achievement at the state legislative level.

Why is this important

While ceremonial in nature, such resolutions publicly acknowledge student athletic accomplishments and can boost school and community pride. These honors reflect how state legislatures allocate time to celebrate local achievements, which has symbolic but no direct fiscal or regulatory impact.

Potential points of contention

  • Time allocation debate: Some argue legislative resources should focus on substantive policy rather than ceremonial recognitions
  • Equity concerns: Questions about whether all state athletic champions receive similar legislative recognition or if some schools/sports are favored
  • Precedent setting: Individual team honors can proliferate, potentially overwhelming legislative agendas with similar requests

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

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