As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 298

2025-2026

Senator Weinstein

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring The University of Akron women’s swimming and diving team as the 2026 Mid-American Conference Champion.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate The University of Akron women’s swimming and diving team on winning the 2026 Mid‑American Conference Championship; and

WHEREAS, A remarkable group of young athletes, the members of The University of Akron women’s swimming and diving team have combined talent and spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to establish themselves as truly exceptional competitors. With admirable dedication, the Zips have worked diligently toward attaining ultimate proficiency in their sport, and as a result, they compiled 771 points to win this year’s Mid-American Conference Championship, their fifth consecutive MAC crown and twelfth such title in thirteen years; and

WHEREAS, The Zips’ achievements and leadership are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection on the members, their families, their school, the Akron community, and their coaches. In leading their team to victory, the coaches 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 Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend The University of Akron women’s swimming and diving team on its tremendous season and salute the members and coaches as fine citizens; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to The University of Akron women’s swimming and diving team.