As Introduced
135th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 279
2023-2024
Senator Dolan
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Ron Rutt on receiving the ITEEA Award.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly 1
of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Ron Rutt on being 2
presented with the International Technology and Engineering Educators 3
Association Award; and 4
WHEREAS, Selection for this global distinction is an honor of 5
which Ron Rutt can be proud, for he has been acknowledged for the 6
exceptional talents he has brought to the classroom. An engineering 7
teacher at Bay High School, he has worked diligently to channel the 8
natural energy and curiosity of young people into meaningful inquiry, 9
thereby helping them gain a better understanding of the complex world 10
around them. By presenting lessons in an interesting and 11
comprehensible manner, embracing innovation, and advocating for 12
advanced technological literacy, he has consistently inspired his 13
students to excel; and 14
WHEREAS, Throughout his career in the field of education, Ron Rutt 15
has supported countless students in their scholastic endeavors and has 16
helped nurture within them a desire for academic excellence. Willingly 17
giving of his time, energy, and abilities far beyond what was required 18
or expected, he has earned the respect and gratitude of his 19
colleagues, his community, and, most importantly, his students for his 20
genuine love of teaching, and he is certainly deserving of high 21
praise; and 22
WHEREAS, Motivated by a deep concern for young people, Ron Rutt 23
has excelled at making learning enjoyable for the students in his 24
classroom. A patient and generous individual, he has encouraged many 25
individuals to develop their technical abilities and has instilled 26
within them an appreciation of the importance of education which will 27
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benefit them throughout their lives; therefore be it 28
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General 29
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Ron Rutt on his 30
recent accolade and salute him as one of Ohio’s finest educators; and 31
be it further 32
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly 33
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Ron Rutt. 34