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SR 53

Honoring the Pickerington High School Central cheer team as a 2025 OASSA State Champion.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tim Schaffer

Ohio legislature honors Pickerington High School Central cheer team's 2025 OASSA State Championship with official recognition resolution.

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Bill Summary · SR 53

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 53 is a commemorative resolution that formally honors the Pickerington High School Central cheer team for winning the 2025 Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) State Championship. The resolution was adopted on March 18, 2025, and serves as an official recognition of their achievement.

Why is this important

State championship resolutions provide official legislative recognition that can boost community pride, enhance school reputation, and create a permanent record of achievement in the state legislative record. Such recognitions are meaningful to student athletes and their families, though they carry no binding legal or budgetary consequences.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative resources: Some may question whether state legislatures should spend time on commemorative resolutions versus substantive policy matters
  • Equity concerns: Critics might note that not all state champions receive such recognition, raising questions about consistency and fairness in honoring achievements
  • Precedent: Frequent passage of similar resolutions could lead to debates about which accomplishments deserve legislative attention

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

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