Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas Senate Bill SR52

Introduced
3/19/25  

Caption

To Recognize The Bryant High School Hornets Boys' Basketball Team As The Class 6a State Champions.

Summary

SR 52 is a simple Senate resolution honoring the Bryant High School Hornets boys’ basketball team for winning the Class 6A state championship on March 15, 2025, at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs. The resolution identifies the team members, coaches, and school officials, and highlights individual accomplishments, especially senior guard Kellen Robinson’s 25-point performance in the title game and his postseason honors. The resolution also places the championship in historical context by noting that it is Bryant’s first state title since 1981 and by emphasizing the team’s resilience, difficult schedule, and strong finish to the season. It formally recognizes the Hornets as state champions and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Head Coach Michael Abrahamson by the Secretary of the Senate.

Impact

SR 52 does not change Arkansas law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to an official legislative commendation, adding the Senate’s recognition to the public record and symbolically honoring the Bryant High School boys’ basketball program, its players, coaches, and school community.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill text is entirely laudatory, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or negative votes. The resolution reflects routine bipartisan-style recognition of a state championship athletic achievement.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or the available legislative history. Because SR 52 is a ceremonial resolution, it does not appear to have generated debate over policy, spending, or legal consequences. Any discussion would likely have centered only on the team’s accomplishments and the appropriateness of formal legislative recognition.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Similar Bills

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