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HR 429

Honoring The University of Akron men’s basketball team on winning the 2026 Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Derrick Hall and 1 co-sponsor

The Ohio House formally honors The University of Akron men’s basketball team as the 2026 MAC Tournament Champions and recognizes their 29-6 season.

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Bill Summary · HR 429

Overview

  • Type: House Resolution
  • Bill Number: HR 429
  • Session: 136th General Assembly (Regular Session, Ohio)
  • Title: Honoring The University of Akron men’s basketball team on winning the 2026 Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship
  • Adopted: May 12, 2026
  • Sponsors: Representatives Sims, Hall, D. (with co-sponsors Derrick Hall and Veronica Sims)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution recognizes and honors The University of Akron men’s basketball team for winning the 2026 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament Championship.
  • It acknowledges the team’s overall 2025-2026 season success, including advancement to the NCAA Tournament and a final season record of 29-6.
  • The measure commemorates the team’s achievement as a notable athletic milestone for the university and the state.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition by the Ohio House of Representatives of The University of Akron men’s basketball team as the 2026 MAC Tournament Champions.
  • Public statements praising the team’s skill, tenacity, sportsmanship, teamwork, energy, enthusiasm, dedication, and leadership under Head Coach John Groce.
  • A directive that a duly authenticated copy of the resolution be transmitted to The University of Akron men’s basketball team.

Who/What Is Affected

  • The University of Akron men’s basketball team (athletes and coaching staff, including Head Coach John Groce).
  • The university community and its supporters, and, more broadly, the Ohio athletic and higher education communities.
  • The transmission of an official copy of the resolution to the university.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • This is a retrospective resolution, adopted by the Ohio House during the 136th General Assembly Regular Session in 2025-2026.
  • The action history shows final adoption on May 12, 2026.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, it does not enact policy or require funding but serves as formal congratulations and recognition.

Summary of Impact

  • A ceremonial acknowledgement that publicly honors Akron’s MAC Tournament Championship and season accomplishments.
  • Benefits include official recognition from the state legislature, potential positive visibility for the university, and a documented record of achievement in state government proceedings.

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

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