As Introduced
134th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 180
2021-2022
Senator O'Brien
A RESOLUTION
Honoring First Presbyterian Church of Ashtabula on its
Bicentennial.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 134th General Assembly 1
of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to First 2
Presbyterian Church of Ashtabula on the memorable occasion of its Two 3
Hundredth Anniversary, commemorated October 10, 2021; and 4
WHEREAS, Standing for two centuries, First Presbyterian Church of 5
Ashtabula is like the house the wise man built on the rock, weathering 6
every storm over the years and continuing to thrive. Under the 7
exemplary guidance of its leadership, both past and present, this 8
dynamic church has inspired the Christian heart and has served as a 9
tremendous source of spiritual motivation to many over the years; and 10
WHEREAS, This auspicious celebration offers the members of First 11
Presbyterian Church of Ashtabula the opportunity to share their 12
memories and to reflect on the benefits of life in their close-knit 13
community. The parishioners can be proud of their steadfastness and 14
exceptional values, for they have set a remarkable example throughout 15
the community. Indeed, all those associated with this center of 16
worship have expanded on the best traditions of the past to ensure a 17
benevolent and prosperous future; and 18
WHEREAS, First Presbyterian Church of Ashtabula has made a 19
positive impact on both the community and the world. This important 20
milestone represents the dedication and commitment that the members of 21
the church have kept alive in the area through their faith. On its Two 22
Hundredth Anniversary, we salute this beacon of society; therefore be 23
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RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 134th General 25
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Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud First 26
Presbyterian Church of Ashtabula on its Bicentennial and offer best 27
wishes as it upholds its rich legacy of faith and fellowship in the 28
years to come; and be it further 29
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly 30
authenticated copy of this Resolution to First Presbyterian Church of 31
Ashtabula. 32