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SR 236

Honoring the Upper Arlington High School girls soccer team as the 2025 Division I State Champion.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill DeMora

Ohio Senate ceremonially honors Upper Arlington High School's girls soccer team for winning the 2025 Division I state championship.

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Bill Summary · SR 236

Legislative bill overview

SR 236 is a ceremonial resolution from the Ohio Senate that officially honors the Upper Arlington High School girls soccer team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's athletic achievement and accomplishment at the state level.

Why is this important

While ceremonial resolutions have no binding legal effect, they serve an important symbolic function in recognizing community achievements and celebrating excellence. Such honors can boost school morale, provide public recognition for student-athletes' dedication, and acknowledge the coaching staff's contributions to athletic programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some view ceremonial resolutions as an inefficient use of the legislature's time and resources that could be devoted to substantive policy matters
  • Selective recognition: Questions about equity in which teams, schools, and achievements receive legislative recognition versus others with similar accomplishments
  • Precedent concerns: Adoption of numerous ceremonial resolutions could establish expectations for honoring every state champion, potentially overwhelming the legislative calendar

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

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