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As Adopted by the House
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. R. No. 429
2025-2026
Representatives
Sims, Hall, D.
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring
The University of Akron men’s basketball team on winning the 2026
Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship.
WHEREAS,
The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General
Assembly of Ohio are pleased to salute The University of Akron men's
basketball team as the 2026 Mid-American Conference Tournament
Champion; and
WHEREAS,
Establishing a reputation for its skill and tenacity, The University
of Akron men's basketball team is an impressive group of athletes
whose talent and teamwork are unmatched. At the 2026 Mid-American
Conference Tournament, the squad seized the title with a score of
79-76, earning its third consecutive league tournament crown, and it
went on to qualify for the NCAA Tournament and finish the season with
a 29-6 record. Clearly, this season will be celebrated for many years
to come; and
WHEREAS,
The members of The University of Akron men's basketball team rose to
the occasion and proved themselves to be a dynamic force in college
sports. Truly, these outstanding athletes can be proud of the
accomplishments that were hard-won and deserved throughout the
2025-2026 season; and
WHEREAS,
By remaining faithful to the highest standards of sportsmanship and
teamwork, the members of The University of Akron men's basketball
team primed themselves under the guidance of Head Coach John Groce to
reach their full potential. Indeed, the Zips have demonstrated
remarkable energy, enthusiasm, and dedication in all of their
endeavors; therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th
General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, recognize The
University of Akron men's basketball team on its success and honor
the athletes and coaches for their tremendous prowess; and be it
further
RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly
authenticated copy of this Resolution to The University of Akron
men's basketball team.