Ohio legislation · 136th General Assembly
Ohio HR553: Honoring Leah Varga on winning a martial arts title at the 2026 ADCC Amateur World Championship.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the amended text, October 19, 2026:
As Adopted by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session H. R. No. 553 2025-2026 Representatives Rader, Sweeney ARESOLUTION Honoring Leah Varga on winning a martial arts title at the 2026 ADCC Amateur World Championship. WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend Leah Varga as a 2026 ADCC Amateur World Champion in martial arts; and WHEREAS, An esteemed Ohioan, Leah Varga is deserving of high praise for representing the State of Ohio and the United States at this year's ADCC Amateur World Championship in Kraków, Poland. Recognized for her prowess in martial arts, she was a top-notch competitor, winning a gold medal in watermark jiu jitsu in the girls 13-14 years, kilogram bracket, and she can be proud of her record of attainment; and WHEREAS, Consistently displaying exceptional form, ability, and commitment in martial arts, Leah Varga has not only won the respect and admiration of her international opponents but has also thrilled and inspired fans and spectators. Indeed, martial arts have become a valuable tool for learning discipline and perseverance, and she has worked diligently in an effort to benefit from these fundamentally important lessons; and WHEREAS, Personal sacrifice, mental stamina, self-confidence, and physical fitness are all perfected through martial arts training, and Leah Varga has ably …
Sponsors
- Tristan Rader (D, 13) · primary sponsor
- Bride Sweeney (D, 16) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Adopted
Common questions
- What is HR553?
- HR553 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Honoring Leah Varga on winning a martial arts title at the 2026 ADCC Amateur World Championship.
- What is the status of HR553?
- Passed both chambers as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: Adopted (October 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR553?
- Tristan Rader (D, 13), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR553?
- On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hr553
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