As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 413

2025-2026

Representative Mullins

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Miami University men’s basketball team as the 2026 Mid-American Conference regular-season champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Miami University men's basketball team on winning the 2026 Mid-American Conference regular-season championship; and

WHEREAS, A remarkable group of young athletes, the members of the Miami University men's basketball team have combined talent and spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish themselves as truly exceptional competitors. With admirable dedication, the RedHawks have worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in basketball, and as a result, they compiled perfect 18-0 Mid-American Conference and 31-0 overall regular-season records, qualified for the prestigious NCAA Tournament, and finished the season with an impressive 32-2 record; and

WHEREAS, The RedHawks' achievements and leadership are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection on the players, their families, their school, the Miami community, and their coaches. In leading their team to victory, Coach Travis Steele and his assistants have not only helped the athletes to develop their talents to the fullest but have also instilled in them a valuable sense of determination, perseverance, and camaraderie; and

WHEREAS, With athletic competition playing such an important role in the total education of our young people, we are extremely pleased to pay tribute to these exemplary athletes and their outstanding coaches for a job well done. The maturity and experience the team members have gained through their participation in sports will greatly aid them in meeting the challenges of the future; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend the Miami University men's basketball team on its tremendous season and salute the members and coaches as fine citizens; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Miami University men's basketball team.