As Adopted by the Senate
135th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 373
2023-2024
Senator Johnson
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Helen Grooms on her One Hundredth Birthday.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly 1
of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Helen Grooms on the auspicious 2
occasion of her One Hundredth Birthday, June 9, 2024; and 3
WHEREAS, Helen Grooms has witnessed from a unique vantage point 4
the dynamic growth that has taken place in our country and world 5
during the past century. Indeed, never one to retreat from a challenge 6
or hard work, she has enthusiastically put forth her best effort in 7
all her endeavors, and we applaud her on her contributions; and 8
WHEREAS, An independent, vibrant, and dynamic woman, Helen Grooms 9
has led an exemplary life, manifesting those virtues we all seek to 10
emulate. A fine human being and model citizen, she has won a host of 11
admirers among her devoted friends and family, to whom she will remain 12
a lasting inspiration; and 13
WHEREAS, The hopes and dreams, joys and challenges contained in 14
Helen Grooms’ life experiences continue to enhance and enrich her 15
growth as an individual and a community member. As she celebrates her 16
One Hundredth Birthday, she can reflect with fondness on the memories 17
of years past and remember her many accomplishments with justifiable 18
pride; therefore be it 19
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General 20
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Helen Grooms on 21
her One Hundredth Birthday and salute her as one of Ohio's finest 22
citizens; and be it further 23
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly 24
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Helen Grooms. 25