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HR 46

Honoring the Upper Arlington High School girls swimming and diving team on earning the 2025 Division I State Championship.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Allison Russo

Ohio House ceremonially honors Upper Arlington High School's girls swimming and diving team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship.

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Bill Summary · HR 46

Legislative bill overview

HR 46 is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes and honors the Upper Arlington High School girls swimming and diving team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship. The bill was introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives and has been adopted.

Why is this important

While ceremonial bills do not create law or allocate resources, they serve an important civic function by officially acknowledging athletic achievement at the state level. This recognition can boost school and community pride, and creates an official state record of the accomplishment.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation concerns: Some may question whether legislative time should be spent on ceremonial resolutions versus substantive policy matters
  • Precedent setting: Recognizing individual school teams could lead to requests for similar resolutions, raising questions about selective recognition
  • Equity considerations: The focus on one school's team raises questions about whether other successful athletic programs receive equivalent state-level recognition

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

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