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SR 394

Honoring the Shelby High School girls 4x100-meter relay team as the 2026 Division III State Champion.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Romanchuk

Shelby High School’s girls 4x100-meter relay team is formally recognized as the 2026 Division III state champions for their record 47.76-second performance and dedication.

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Bill Summary · SR 394

Summary of SR 394 (Ohio, 136th General Assembly)

Purpose

  • A Senate resolution recognizing and honoring the Shelby High School girls 4x100-meter relay team for winning the 2026 Division III State Championship in track and field.
  • The resolution publicly commends the athletes, coaching staff, and program for their achievement and acknowledges the team as state champions.

Key Provisions and Provisions (Substantive Content)

  • Declares that Shelby High School’s girls 4x100-meter relay team achieved the 2026 Division III state title.
  • Notes a new school record set by the team: 47.76 seconds for the 4x100 relay.
  • Lists team members: Princess Timko, Ashley Montgomery, Karlie Walp, and Madison Henkel.
  • Commends the athletes for hard work, conditioning, training, teamwork, and dedication.
  • Attributes success to both the athletes and a dedicated coaching staff.
  • Affirms values demonstrated by the team, including comradeship, diligence, and discipline.
  • Expresses that the achievements serve as an example to others and that the athletes have earned recognition and admiration.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Shelby High School girls 4x100-meter relay team and their coaches.
  • Secondary: Shelby High School community and supporters; state athletic programs in Division III and the Ohio Senate’s constituents who follow high school sports achievements.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Type of action: Aresolutory statement (Senate resolution) rather than a statute or budget measure.
  • Status: Adopted by the Ohio Senate on June 25, 2026.
  • Effective date: Effective as a formal symbolic recognition upon adoption.
  • Transmission: Clerk of the Senate is directed to provide a duly authenticated copy to Shelby High School.

Notable Context

  • The resolution serves as formal ceremonial recognition rather than creating legal rights or changing policy.
  • It highlights the importance of high school athletics, athletics programs, and the role of coaching in student development.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to typical elements of memorial or congratulatory resolutions in Ohio, or tailor the summary for a particular audience (press, school district communications, or legislative staff).

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

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