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SR 47

Honoring the Olentangy Berlin High School competition cheer team on winning the 2024 OHSAA Division I Spirit State Championship.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Andrew Brenner

Ohio Senate formally honors Olentangy Berlin High School's competitive cheer team for winning the 2024 OHSAA Division I state championship through commemorative resolution.

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Bill Summary · SR 47

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 47 is a commemorative measure that honors the Olentangy Berlin High School competition cheer team for winning the 2024 OHSAA Division I Spirit State Championship. The resolution recognizes their athletic achievement and was adopted by the Ohio Senate in March 2025.

Why is this important

Senate resolutions serve to officially recognize achievements by the state legislature, which can boost community pride and acknowledge student athletes' dedication and excellence. While not creating policy or allocating funds, such recognitions provide formal state-level acknowledgment of local accomplishments.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation priorities: Some may question whether legislative time should be spent on ceremonial resolutions versus substantive policy work
  • Selective recognition: Questions about criteria for which teams receive state recognition and whether similar achievements by other schools go unacknowledged
  • Symbolic vs. substantive: The resolution carries no binding authority or tangible benefits beyond ceremonial recognition

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

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