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HR 120

Honoring the St. Paul High School cheer team as a 2025 OASSA State Champion.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kellie Deeter

Ohio House adopts resolution honoring St. Paul High School's 2025 OASSA state cheer championship as official legislative recognition of student athletic achievement.

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Bill Summary · HR 120

Legislative bill overview

HR 120 is a commemorative resolution from the Ohio House of Representatives that officially honors the St. Paul High School cheer team for winning the 2025 OASSA (Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators) State Championship. The bill recognizes their athletic achievement and was adopted on May 7, 2025.

Why is this important

Commemorative resolutions serve to officially recognize and celebrate local achievements within a community, which can boost school pride and acknowledge student accomplishments at the state level. These resolutions are ceremonial in nature and carry symbolic rather than substantive legislative weight, though they do create an official record of achievement in the state legislature.

Potential points of contention

  • Purpose of legislative time: Some argue that legislatures should focus primarily on substantive policy rather than ceremonial recognitions
  • Equity concerns: Questions may arise about whether similar recognition is extended to all state championship teams across different sports and schools
  • Precedent setting: Regular commemorative bills could consume legislative resources if adopted broadly for all state champions

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

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