Arkansas 2023 Regular Session

Arkansas Senate Bill SR32

Introduced
3/15/23  

Caption

To Recognize The Magnolia High School Boys And Girls Swim And Dive Teams For Their Many Successes Throughout The Years And To Recognize The Magnolia Community For Its Support Of The Swim And Dive Teams.

Impact

The passage of SR32 would symbolize the commitment of the Arkansas Senate to support educational and athletic endeavors at the local level. By formally recognizing the teams, this resolution not only honors the students’ hard work and dedication but also affirms the importance of community support for extracurricular activities within schools. Such resolutions can bolster school spirits and encourage increased participation in athletics among students, as recognition often inspires further successes and emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship.

Summary

Senate Resolution 32 (SR32) seeks to acknowledge and commend the remarkable achievements of the Magnolia High School Boys and Girls Swim and Dive Teams. Since the initiation of their swim program in 2003, both teams have demonstrated outstanding performance, consistently placing highly in various competitions. The resolution highlights their numerous victories, including multiple state championships, and aims to recognize the supportive role of the Magnolia community in fostering the success of these student-athletes. With provisions to commend the teams, the resolution serves to celebrate this local athletic success story.

Contention

While there is generally a broad consensus in favor of supporting local athletic teams, potential points of contention might arise regarding the allocation of state versus local resources in supporting high school sports. Some may argue that while recognizing these achievements is important, there should be a balanced approach to funding and support that includes all sports and activities, rather than focusing disproportionately on swim and dive teams. However, SR32 remains a straightforward commendation, promoting achievements without delineating further political implications.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR SR31

To Recognize The Russelville High School Lady Cyclones As The 2023-2024 Class 5a Girls Swim And Dive State Champions.

AR HR1048

To Recognize And Congratulate The Pulaski Academy Boys' And Girls' Tennis Teams On Their Class 5a State Tennis Championships.

AR HR1056

To Recognize The East Poinsett County High School Warriors Football, Basketball, And Tennis Teams For Their Athletic Accomplishments; To Recognize The East Poinsett County School District's Band Program.

AR SR7

To Recognize The Gravette High School Lions Boys' Wrestling Team As The 2024 4a State Champions.

AR HR1036

To Recognize The Greenwood High School Bulldogs Football, Cross Country, Basketball, Cheer, And Wrestling Teams For Their 2023-2024 State Championship Wins And Commend The Greenwood High School Bulldogs Head Coaches.

AR HR1006

To Recognize The Gravette High School Lions Boys' Wrestling Team As The 2024 4a State Champions.

AR SR6

To Recognize The Gravette High School Lady Lions Girls' Softball Team As The 2023 4a State Champions.

AR SR32

To Recognize The 2023-2024 Central High School Tigers As The Class 6a Boys' Basketball State Champions.

AR HR1008

To Recognize The Gravette High School Lady Lions Girls' Softball Team As The 2023 4a State Champions.

AR SR8

To Recognize The Gravette High School Lady Lions Girls' Cross Country Team As The 2022 And 2023 4a State Champions And 4a-1 Conference Champions.

Similar Bills

AR SCR8

To Recognize The Magnolia High School Boys And Girls Swim And Dive Teams For Their Many Successes Throughout The Years And To Recognize The Magnolia Community For Its Support Of The Swim And Dive Teams.

TX HR4

Congratulating the Magnolia West High School baseball team on winning the 2023 UIL 5A state championship.

MS HR89

Northwest Rankin High School Cheerleaders; commend upon winning back-to-back UCA Large Varsity Division I Game Day Cheerleading National Championships.

MS HR94

Nicholas Anderson; commend academic and athletic success of.

AR SR57

To Recognize The Magnolia High School Panthers Dance Team As The 2024 Class 1a-4a State Champions.

MS HR25

Gregg Perry; commend upon being named the 2023-2024 Mississippi Athletic Administrator of the Year for Classes 5A-7A.

MS HB1449

The "Mississippi Student Freedom Act"; create to establish Magnolia Scholarship Accounts for certain eligible students.

TX HR2425

Honoring Magnolia ISD for its service to area youth.