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SR 361

Honoring the Portsmouth High School girls basketball team on winning the 2026 Division V State Championship.

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

Portsmouth High School girls basketball is honored with a Senate Resolution recognizing their 24-4 season and back-to-back 2026 Division V state title, led by coach Amy Hughes.

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Bill Summary · SR 361

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognizes and honors Portsmouth High School girls basketball team as the 2026 Division V State Champion in Ohio.
  • Acknowledges the team’s achievement as part of the 136th General Assembly’s tradition of commendation for outstanding athletic performance.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal acknowledgment through a Senate Resolution (S. R. No. 361) adopted by the Ohio Senate.
  • Highlights the team’s season record (24-4) and states they defeated Ottawa-Glandorf High School 53-48 to win the championship, marking their second consecutive Division V state title.
  • Specifically credits head coach Amy Hughes for leadership and the team’s success, noting her energy, enthusiasm, and dedication.
  • Emphasizes the broader educational value of athletic competition in developing discipline, perseverance, and leadership among student-athletes.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Portsmouth High School girls basketball team and its coaching staff, particularly head coach Amy Hughes, are the primary subjects of recognition.
  • Portsmouth High School and the broader school community receive official acknowledgment from the Ohio Senate.
  • The act has ceremonial effects, serving as a formal record of commendation rather than creating new legal or administrative duties.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Bill Type: Senate Resolution (S. R. No. 361) introduced in the 136th General Assembly, Regular Session (2025-2026).
  • Status: Adopted on May 19, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Senator Terry Johnson (co-sponsor).
  • The resolution, once adopted, authorizes transmission of a duly authenticated copy to Portsmouth High School.

Additional Context

  • The resolution frames athletics as a valuable educational tool that contributes to student development beyond the classroom.
  • The document functions as a ceremonial tribute rather than implementing policy changes or funding.

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

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