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HR 1051

TO RECOGNIZE THE JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL SENATORS BOYS' SWIM AND DIVE TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS 1A-4A STATE CHAMPIONS.

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Keith Brooks

The bill recognizes the Joe T. Robinson Senators boys' swim and dive team as the 2026 Class 1A-4A state champions, honoring their records and achievements.

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Bill Summary · HR 1051

Summary of HR 1051 (Session: 2026F, Arkansas)

Title

TO RECOGNIZE THE JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL SENATORS BOYS' SWIM AND DIVE TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS 1A-4A STATE CHAMPIONS.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially recognizes and honors the Joe T. Robinson High School Senators boys' swim and dive team as the 2026 Class 1A-4A state champions.
  • Aims to acknowledge the team's achievement and celebrate their performance at the state championship.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Declares that the Joe T. Robinson Senators are the 2026 Class 1A-4A state champions in boys' swimming and diving.
  • Specifies the state championship event details:
    • Date of the championship: February 28, 2026.
    • Location: The Benton River Center in Benton, Arkansas.
    • Final team score: 369 points; margin over the next closest team: 152 points.
  • Lists team members recognized in the resolution:
    • Harrison Bracey, Jack Bracey, Brendan Corbitt, Vedant Jariwala, Will Lynch, Felippi Markovic, Christian Meyer, Cotten Parker, Tate Schultz, Zane Schultz, Aidan Scott, Isaac Smith, Mark Tait, William Tait, Quincy Telford, Grant Tretter, Sheriff Wolfe, Abram Wylie.
  • Identifies athletic staff:
    • Athletic trainer: Z. Patel.
    • Coaches: Jackie Bracey and Srdan Markovic.
  • Highlights notable achievements by individual team members and relay/individual events:
    • Relay team (Jack Bracey, Felippi Markovic, Tate Schultz, Quincy Telford) set two state records in the 200-yard freestyle and the 200-yard medley relay.
    • Jack Bracey set the state record in the 200-yard individual medley.
    • Individual event titles and honors for multiple swimmers (e.g., Harrison Bracey, Jack Bracey, Felippi Markovic, Tate Schultz, Quincy Telford) across various events, including freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, and relays.
  • Includes a quote from Coach Jackie Bracey emphasizing the broader championship legacy and ongoing pursuit of success in the following season.

Who/What is Affected

  • Recognition by the Arkansas House of Representatives for the Joe T. Robinson High School Senators boys' swim and dive team.
  • Acknowledges the athletes, coaches, and athletic trainer named in the resolution.
  • Serves as a ceremonial tribute; does not enact policy, funding, or regulatory changes.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Filed and introduced as a House Resolution (HR) on April 23, 2026.
  • Read and referred to the House Management Committee after initial reading (June 2026 action history shows filing and committee referral).
  • Sponsored by Representative Brooks (and a co-sponsor: Keith Brooks).
  • As a non-binding ceremonial resolution, it typically requires passage by the House to recognize the achievement.

Potential Impact

  • Public acknowledgment of a high school athletic achievement at the state level.
  • May inspire school pride and community recognition for athletes and coaches.
  • No fiscal impact or statutory changes are indicated; primarily symbolic and commemorative.

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

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