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SR 405

Honoring the Perkins High School baseball team on winning the 2026 Division IV State Championship.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Theresa Gavarone

Ohio Senate resolution honoring Perkins High School as the 2026 Division IV state baseball champions, commending players and coach T.J. Blanton, with ceremonial acknowledgement onl

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Bill Summary · SR 405

Overview

  • Bill: SR 405
  • Session/Jurisdiction: Ohio, 136th General Assembly
  • Type: Senate Resolution (A RESOLUTION)
  • Introduced by: Senator Theresa Gavarone (sponsor), with co-sponsor
  • Status: Adopted July 6, 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors Perkins High School for winning the 2026 Division IV State Championship in baseball.
  • It acknowledges the team’s achievement as the first state title in Perkins High School’s baseball program history.
  • It recognizes the leadership and effort of the coaching staff, particularly Coach T.J. Blanton.
  • It frames the achievement as an example of discipline, perseverance, and the broader educational value of athletic competition.

Key Provisions and Provisions' Effects

  • Proclamation: Official acknowledgment by the Ohio Senate of Perkins High School’s status as the 2026 Division IV State Champion.
  • Recognition of individuals: Specifically highlights the players and coaching staff (notably Coach T.J. Blanton) for their contributions to the team’s success.
  • Formal message: Requires the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a duly authenticated copy of the resolution to Perkins High School.
  • Non-legislative nature: As a resolution, it is symbolic and ceremonial rather than a law or policy change. It does not establish new mandates, funding, or regulations.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Perkins High School baseball team and its coaching staff, especially Coach T.J. Blanton.
  • Perkins High School as an institution receives formal ceremonial recognition from the Ohio Senate.
  • The broader Perkins community and supporters, who may view the resolution as a point of pride.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced in the 136th General Assembly during the 2025-2026 session.
  • The resolution was adopted on July 6, 2026.
  • Process: Passed through the Senate as a ceremonial resolution; the Clerk is tasked with sending an authenticated copy to the school.

Summary

SR 405 is a ceremonial Ohio Senate resolution recognizing Perkins High School for winning the 2026 Division IV state baseball championship, marking the program’s first state title. It commends the players and coaching staff, especially Coach T.J. Blanton, for their dedication and success, and instructs the Clerk of the Senate to deliver an authenticated copy of the resolution to the school. The measure serves as a formal tribute and does not enact policy or funding changes.

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

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