SR 267: Honoring The Ohio State University dance team as the 2026 UCA & UDA College National Division IA Jazz Champion.
The resolution honors the Ohio State University Dance Team for winning the 2026 Universal Cheerleading Association and Universal Dance Association National Championship in the Division IA Jazz category. The team achieved a first-place score of 96.7833 for their routine inspired by "Black Swan". The team's strong performance and dedication to success are acknowledged, and their accomplishments are seen as an example of what can be achieved through hard work and support from a dedicated coaching staff. The resolution congratulates the team athletes on overcoming challenges and displaying tremendous prowess. The resolution also praises the strength of the program and the participating athletes, and a copy of the resolution will be transmitted to the Ohio State University Dance Team.
| Feb. 02, 2026 | Adopted |
As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
2025-2026
S. R. No. 267
Senator DeMora
A RESOLUTION
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;
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.
S. R. No. 267
As Adopted by the Senate
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