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SR 235

Honoring the Upper Arlington High School girls water polo team on securing the 2025 State Championship title.

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

Ohio legislature ceremonially honors Upper Arlington High School's girls water polo team for winning the 2025 State Championship title.

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Bill Summary · SR 235

Legislative bill overview

SR 235 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Ohio legislature that honors the Upper Arlington High School girls water polo team for winning the 2025 State Championship. The resolution recognizes the athletic achievement and celebrates the team's success.

Why is this important

While ceremonial resolutions have no legal force or budgetary impact, they serve an important social function by officially recognizing student athletic achievements at the state level. Such honors can boost school and community pride, provide public acknowledgment of student accomplishments, and create a formal legislative record of significant local achievements.

Potential points of contention

  • Selective recognition: Resolutions honoring specific teams raise questions about which achievements warrant state legislative attention and whether other deserving teams are overlooked
  • Use of legislative time: Critics may argue that ceremonial resolutions consume legislative session time that could be devoted to substantive policy matters
  • Precedent and equity: Establishing a pattern of honoring specific school teams could create expectations for similar recognition across many schools and sports, raising fairness concerns

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

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