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HR 379

Honoring the Shelby High School girls 4x200-meter relay team on winning the Emerging Elite title at the 2026 Nike National Indoor Championships.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Marilyn John

Ohio House honors Shelby High School girls 4x200 relay team for a school-record 1:45.28 win at Nike Nationals and wishes them continued success.

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Bill Summary · HR 379

Summary of Bill HR 379 (136th General Assembly, Ohio)

Title

Honoring the Shelby High School girls 4x200-meter relay team on winning the Emerging Elite title at the 2026 Nike National Indoor Championships.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a ceremonial resolution to recognize and commend the Shelby High School girls 4x200-meter relay team for their achievement at the 2026 Nike National Indoor Championships.
  • It expresses appreciation for the team’s performance, discipline, and contribution to the school and community, and wishes them continued success.

Key Provisions and Provisions Details

  • Formal recognition: The resolution honors the Shelby High School girls 4x200-meter relay team (participants named in the resolution) for winning the Emerging Elite title.
  • Specific accomplishment noted: The team achieved a school-record time of 1:45.28 to win the Emerging Elite crown at Nike National Indoor Championships.
  • Attributes celebrated: The resolution highlights qualities such as teamwork, dedication, discipline, leadership, perseverance, and maturity.
  • Applause and best wishes: The House applauds the team and extends best wishes for continued success.
  • Transmission: Requires the Clerk of the House to transmit a duly authenticated copy of the Resolution to Shelby High School’s relay team.

Who Is Affected

  • Shelby High School girls 4x200-meter relay team (principally the athletes named: Princess Timko, Ashley Montgomery, Madison Henkel, and Karlie Walp).
  • Shelby High School as an institution and its community (families, coaches, supporters) as beneficiaries of public recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Adopted on April 13, 2026.
  • Type: Honorary/ceremonial resolution, not a statute with enforceable regulatory effect.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor is Representative John, with a co-sponsor listed as Marilyn John.
  • Effect: Creates formal recognition within the Ohio House of Representatives; includes transmission to the school.

Impact and Implications

  • Symbolic impact: Provides statewide recognition of high school athletic achievement, potentially boosting school pride and community support.
  • No fiscal impact: The resolution does not include appropriations or enforceable mandates.
  • Public record: Adds to the official record of commendations recognizing student-athlete success.

Overall, HR 379 is a ceremonial tribute honoring a high school track team for a record-setting national performance and extending congratulations and best wishes for future success.

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

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