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As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
S. R. No. 267
2025-2026
Senator
DeMora
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring
The Ohio State University dance team as the 2026 UCA UDA College
National Division IA Jazz Champion.
WHEREAS,
The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are
pleased to extend special recognition to The Ohio State University
dance team on securing the 2026 Universal Cheerleading Association &
Universal Dance Association National Championship in the Division IA
jazz category; and
WHEREAS,
The Ohio State University dance team has achieved a tremendous feat
in winning the national crown, its sixth such title in the past seven
years, and the culmination of its exemplary season was marked by
receiving a first-place score of 96.7833 for its routine inspired by
“Black Swan.” The Buckeyes’ strong performance, combined with
an adept drive to succeed, has led the squad to this outstanding
victory, and the group has earned the appreciation and admiration of
many; and
WHEREAS,
The accomplishments and development of The Ohio State University
dance team are fine examples of what can be attained by a group of
hard-working young people supported by a dedicated coaching staff
such as the one led by Melissa McGhee. Throughout extensive
conditioning and training, the members have developed into dynamic
competitors, and they are deserving of acknowledgement; and
WHEREAS,
With great admiration, we congratulate the athletes who comprise The
Ohio State University dance team, for they have overcome many
formidable opponents and have never failed to display tremendous
prowess. Indeed, we are confident that as they meet their future
challenges, they will take with them the lessons of camaraderie,
diligence, and discipline; therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of
Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, heartily applaud The Ohio State
University dance team as the 2026 UCA & UDA National Division IA
Jazz Champion and praise the strength of this program and its
participating athletes; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of
this Resolution to The Ohio State University dance team.