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SR287 • 2026

Honoring Laila Edwards as a 2026 Olympic gold medalist.

Honoring Laila Edwards as a 2026 Olympic gold medalist.

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Sponsor
Nickie J. Antonio
Last action
Official status
As Adopted by the Senate
Effective date
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Honoring Laila Edwards as a 2026 Olympic gold medalist.

Honoring Laila Edwards as a 2026 Olympic gold medalist.

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  • Honoring Laila Edwards as a 2026 Olympic gold medalist.

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Bill History

  1. Ohio Legislature

    As Introduced

  2. Ohio Legislature

    As Adopted by the Senate

Official Summary Text

Honoring Laila Edwards as a 2026 Olympic gold medalist.

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As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session

S. R. No. 287

2025-2026

Senators
Antonio, Smith

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring
Laila Edwards as a 2026 Olympic gold medalist.

WHEREAS,
The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are
pleased to pay tribute to Laila Edwards on winning a gold medal at
the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games as a member of the Team
USA women’s ice hockey team; and

WHEREAS,
A diligent and capable individual, Laila Edwards is deserving of
recognition for her outstanding accomplishments as a member of the
Team USA women’s ice hockey team. An exceptional athlete, she
helped her teammates throughout the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter
Games, where they defeated Team Canada by the score of 2-1 in
overtime to win the gold medal, and her notable record of personal
achievement stands as a hallmark for others; and

WHEREAS,
Holding the special distinction of being the first Black woman to win
an Olympic gold medal with the Team USA women’s ice hockey team,
Laila Edwards has learned important lessons of discipline,
perseverance, hard work, and good sportsmanship that will undoubtedly
be of great benefit to her throughout her life. Through her
outstanding efforts, she has inspired countless people to excel in
various areas of endeavor, and she has set an example worthy of
emulation; and

WHEREAS,
In a society that seeks to teach the future leaders of our state and
nation the fundamentals of self-reliance and the rewards of
individual and group effort, athletic competition has become a
valuable educational tool. With sports contributing to the
development of role models for our youth, we are happy to commend
such a fine athlete as Laila Edwards; therefore be it

RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of
Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate Laila Edwards on her
Olympic gold medal and extend 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 Laila Edwards.