As Offered

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 335

2025-2026

Representative Russo

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring The Ohio State University spirit team on winning the 2026 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to The Ohio State University spirit team as the 2026 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Champion in the Division 1A spirit program - game day category; and

WHEREAS, The members of The Ohio State University spirit team have achieved a tremendous feat in winning the squad’s third consecutive Division IA spirit program - game day national championship. Indeed, the Buckeyes accumulated 188.533 points to handily win this year’s UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship crown, and their strong performance, combined with an adept drive to succeed, has led them to this outstanding victory. Clearly, they have earned the appreciation and admiration of many; and

WHEREAS, The accomplishments and development displayed by the members of The Ohio State University spirit team are fine examples of what can be attained by a group of hard-working young people supported by a dedicated coaching staff such as the one led by Melissa McGhee. Throughout extensive conditioning and training, the Buckeyes have become dynamic competitors, and they are deserving of acknowledgement; and

WHEREAS, With great admiration, we congratulate the athletes who comprise The Ohio State University spirit team, for they have overcome many formidable opponents and displayed tremendous prowess. Indeed, we are confident that as they meet their future challenges, they will take with them the lessons of comradery, diligence, and discipline; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, heartily applaud The Ohio State University spirit team as the 2026 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Champion and praise the strength of this program and its participating members; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to The Ohio State University spirit team.