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SR 84

Honoring the Portsmouth High School girls basketball team as the 2025 Division V State Champion.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Terry Johnson

Ohio Senate formally honors Portsmouth High School girls basketball team for winning the 2025 Division V State Championship.

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Bill Summary · SR 84

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 84 is a ceremonial measure that officially honors the Portsmouth High School girls basketball team for winning the 2025 Division V State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's athletic achievement and was adopted by the Ohio Senate on April 1, 2025.

Why is this important

Ceremonial resolutions like this serve as official public recognition of exceptional local achievements, boosting community pride and acknowledging student-athlete accomplishments. They create a formal legislative record of noteworthy events and can provide meaningful recognition for young athletes and their programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited legislative substance — Ceremonial resolutions do not create law or allocate resources; they are purely symbolic gestures with no enforceable impact
  • Resource allocation questions — Some may question whether legislative time and resources should focus on ceremonial matters versus substantive policy issues
  • Selection criteria — No clear public standard exists for which athletic achievements receive legislative recognition, potentially raising fairness questions about similar accomplishments elsewhere

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

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