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SR 396

Honoring the Wadsworth High School girls 4x200-meter relay team on securing the 2026 Division II State Championship.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Romanchuk

Ohio Senate recognizes and congratulates Wadsworth High School girls 4x200-meter relay team for winning the Division II state title, honoring coaches and community support.

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Bill Summary · SR 396

Summary of SR 396 (136th General Assembly, Ohio)

Purpose and intent

  • SR 396 is a resolution honoring the Wadsworth High School girls 4x200-meter relay team for winning the 2026 Division II State Championship in track and field.
  • The resolution acknowledges the team’s achievement, the athletes’ qualities (determination, maturity, finesse), the coaching staff, and the support from the school and community.
  • It expresses pride in the team as representatives of Ohio and as leaders who exemplify dedication and athletic excellence.

Key provisions and changes

  • Officially recognizes and congratulates the Wadsworth High School girls 4x200-meter relay team (composed of Brooke Haude, Ashley Valatka, Jessica Stoops, and Hailey Otradovec) for securing the state title with a time of 1:39.67 at the Division II State Tournament.
  • Affirms the positive impact of their victory on the athletes, their coaches, and the Wadsworth community.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to the team.

Who and what is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Wadsworth High School girls 4x200-meter relay team members and their coaches.
  • Extended beneficiaries: Wadsworth High School community, supporters, and Ohioans who take pride in; state-level athletic achievement.
  • No changes to law, funding, or regulatory provisions; this is a ceremonial resolution recognizing achievement.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced during the 136th General Assembly, Regular Session.
  • Action history shows the resolution was adopted on June 25, 2026.
  • No effective dates for legal changes are involved; the act is a formal expression of congratulations and recognition by the Ohio Senate.
  • The Clerk of the Senate is instructed to provide an authenticated copy to the team.

Context and impact

  • This type of resolution is ceremonial and symbolic, aimed at acknowledging notable achievements by students and school programs.
  • It highlights the value placed on high school athletics and the role of coaching, teamwork, and community support in attaining state-level success.
  • While not altering policy or funding, it serves to publicly celebrate and preserve the accomplishment within state records.

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

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