As Introduced
135th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 281
2023-2024
Senators Wilkin, Ingram
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Cheryl J. Lyman on her retirement as the
executive director of the Ohio Facilities Construction
Commission.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly 1
of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Cheryl J. Lyman on retiring from 2
the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission; and 3
WHEREAS, Cheryl Lyman is, indeed, a remarkable individual, for she 4
has combined civic concern and commitment with selfless initiative to 5
become a dynamic leader in her field. Retiring as the executive 6
director of the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, she 7
previously served with the City of Columbus, the Office of Budget and 8
Management, the Department of Administrative Services, the Department 9
of Commerce, the Department of Development, the Office of the Ohio 10
Consumers’ Counsel, The Ohio State University, and Otterbein 11
University, and she has truly been an outstanding example of 12
professional success; and 13
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Cheryl Lyman has clearly had a 14
positive lasting effect on the institutions she has served. Indeed, 15
she has brought her skills and talents to bear on an array of 16
formidable challenges, and she merits praise for her decisive 17
leadership, attention to detail, and aptitude for creative problem 18
solving. It is no surprise that her character and commitment have won 19
her a host of admirers, and she is truly deserving of high praise; and 20
WHEREAS, We are proud to note that it is through the unsurpassed 21
efforts and deep commitment of conscientious people such as Cheryl 22
Lyman that the State of Ohio continues to grow and prosper. Over the 23
years, she has striven to serve her fellow citizens to the best of her 24
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ability, and we applaud her for her fine efforts; therefore be it 25
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General 26
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Cheryl J. Lyman 27
on the occasion of her retirement and extend best wishes for health 28
and happiness in the 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 Cheryl J. Lyman. 31