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SR102 • 2026

Honoring John Groce on receiving the 2025 Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year Award.

Honoring John Groce on receiving the 2025 Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year Award.

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Sponsor
Kristina D. Roegner
Last action
Official status
As Adopted by the Senate
Effective date
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Honoring John Groce on receiving the 2025 Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year Award.

Honoring John Groce on receiving the 2025 Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year Award.

What This Bill Does

  • Honoring John Groce on receiving the 2025 Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year Award.

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Bill History

  1. Ohio Legislature

    As Introduced

  2. Ohio Legislature

    As Adopted by the Senate

Official Summary Text

Honoring John Groce on receiving the 2025 Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year Award.

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As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session

S. R. No. 102

2025-2026

Senators
Roegner, Weinstein

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring
John Groce on receiving the 2025 Hugh Durham National Coach of the
Year Award.

WHEREAS,
The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are
pleased to commend John Groce as the 2025 Hugh Durham National Coach
of the Year; and

WHEREAS,
John Groce is truly worthy of recognition, for as the head coach of
The University of Akron men’s basketball team, he has completed an
array of challenging duties with genuine distinction, proving himself
to be a tireless champion of athletic excellence. This season, he
guided his squad to a program best 28-7 record, including 17-1 in
Mid-American Conference play, the MAC Tournament championship for a
second consecutive year, and the program’s seventh appearance in
the NCAA Tournament. Truly, he has inspired trust and confidence by
motivating students and coaches alike to set ambitious goals and high
standards for themselves; and

WHEREAS,
This notable accomplishment is a justifiable source of pride and an
excellent reflection on John Groce but also on his family, his
players, his school, and his community. Without question, he has been
one of The University of Akron’s most precious assets, and his
exceptional record of personal and professional achievement stands as
a hallmark worthy of emulation; and

WHEREAS,
With athletic competition playing such an important role in the total
education of our young people, we are overjoyed to pay tribute to
Coach Groce and his fine players for a job well done. The maturity
and experience the team members have gained under his mentorship 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, pay tribute to John Groce as the
2025 Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year and offer best wishes for
continued success; and be it further

RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of
this Resolution to John Groce.