Honoring the Trotwood-Madison High School boys basketball team as the 2026 Division III State Champion.
House Resolution 426 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Trotwood-Madison High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Division III State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team’s 48-47 victory over Steubenville, its 23-4 season record, and the program’s second state title. It also commends the players for their sportsmanship, dedication, and teamwork, and acknowledges Coach Carl Blanton, Sr. and his assistants for their leadership and mentorship.
The resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely commemorative: it directs the House Clerk to transmit an authenticated copy to the team and places the team’s achievement into the official record of the Ohio House of Representatives. The measure serves as a formal public tribute to the athletes, coaches, school, and Trotwood community.
The general sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and congratulatory. The language emphasizes pride, excellence, perseverance, and the educational value of athletics, reflecting broad support for recognizing student achievement. Because this is an honorary resolution, there is no evidence of policy disagreement or partisan division in the text or available legislative history.
There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. The resolution is straightforward and celebratory, and the only substantive focus is on the team’s accomplishment and the role of coaches and community support in that success. Any discussion would likely center on the appropriateness of official recognition rather than on any legal or fiscal issue.
HR 426 has no direct impact on Ohio statutes, regulations, or public programs. It is a nonbinding honorary resolution that formally recognizes a high school sports team and instructs the House Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to the team. Its practical effect is symbolic, adding the team’s championship to the legislative record and publicly acknowledging the school, coaches, and community.
The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive and celebratory. The resolution praises the team’s athletic success, sportsmanship, and perseverance, and frames the championship as a source of pride for the school and community. No opposition, debate, or recorded dissent appears in the provided materials.
There is no apparent contention in the bill text, voting history, or committee materials provided. Because HR 426 is a ceremonial commendation rather than a policy measure, it does not raise legal, fiscal, or administrative disputes. The only possible point of discussion would be the general practice of adopting honorary resolutions, but no such objection is reflected here.