Ohio 2023-2024 Regular Session

Ohio Senate Bill SR340

Introduced
4/16/24  

Caption

Honoring the Fort Loramie High School girls basketball team as the 2024 Division IV State Champion.

Impact

The resolution carries a ceremonial impact rather than a direct change to existing laws. It reflects the legislative body’s recognition of achievements in athletics, emphasizing the role of sports in community bonding and youth development. By formally honoring such teams, the bill helps elevate the profile of high school sports, and places emphasis on the positive outcomes of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance that such achievements embody.

Summary

SR340 is a resolution that honors the Fort Loramie High School girls basketball team for their outstanding achievement in being crowned the 2024 Division IV State Champions. This bill serves to recognize the team's dedication, skill, and successful accomplishment within the competitive landscape of high school basketball. Such acknowledgments are significant in fostering school spirit and community pride, as well as encouraging young athletes to excel in their respective sports.

Contention

While resolutions like SR340 typically garner broad support due to their celebratory nature, it is essential to note that discussions surrounding these honorary bills can sometimes spark debates on prioritization of resources and legislative time. Supporters argue that celebrating local achievements, particularly in sports, fosters community pride and engagement. However, critics may contend that legislative focus should remain on more pressing issues rather than on honorary resolutions.

Notable_points

The discussion surrounding SR340 may also touch on the broader implications of sports achievements for youth development and community engagement. It raises questions about the importance of recognizing various forms of excellence within the state, and how such recognition can contribute to a culture that values hard work and achievement in different disciplines, both academic and athletic.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OH HR422

Honoring the Fort Loramie High School girls basketball team as the 2023-2024 Division IV State Champion.

OH HR99

Honoring the Waterford High School girls basketball team as the 2025 Division VII State Champion.

OH SR346

Honoring the Olmsted Falls High School girls basketball team on winning the 2024 Division I State Championship.

OH HR70

Honoring the Bellevue High School girls basketball team as the 2025 Division IV State Champion.

OH HR137

Honoring the Princeton High School girls basketball team on winning the 2023 Division I State Championship.

OH HR471

Honoring the Purcell Marian High School girls basketball team as the 2024 Division II State Champion.

OH SR99

Honoring the Purcell Marian High School girls basketball team on securing the 2023 Division II State Championship.

OH SR324

Honoring the Richmond Heights High School boys basketball team as the 2024 Division IV State Champion.

OH SR83

Honoring the Bellevue High School girls basketball team on winning the 2025 Division IV State Championship.

OH SR57

Honoring the Princeton High School girls basketball team as the 2023 Division I State Champion.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.