Bill > HR102

This resolution honors The University of Akron men's basketball team for winning the 2025 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament Championship, recognizing their exceptional athletic achievements during the 2024-2025 season. The Zips finished the season with an impressive 28-7 overall record and a 17-1 MAC record, which tied the best record in conference history, and secured their NCAA Tournament bid by defeating Miami University 76-74 in a dramatic championship game. The resolution praises the team's talent, sportsmanship, and leadership, particularly highlighting Coach John Groce's role in developing not only athletic skills but also important life lessons such as determination and camaraderie. The Ohio House of Representatives officially commends the team, acknowledging their accomplishments as a source of pride for the players, their families, school community, and fans, and emphasizes the broader educational value of athletic competition in developing young people's character and preparing them for future challenges. As a final action, the resolution directs the House Clerk to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to the team.

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hr102