As Adopted by the House
135th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 483
2023-2024
Representatives Manning, Miller, J., Stein
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Lorain County
on its Two Hundredth Anniversary.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th 1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Lorain County 2
on the auspicious occasion of its Bicentennial; and 3
WHEREAS, This is a momentous occasion, and it provides an ideal 4
time to acknowledge the exceptional achievements of Lorain County. 5
This fine municipality can be proud of its history, which reflects 6
impressive development over multiple generations, and it has gained a 7
well-deserved reputation as one of Ohio’s finest communities; and 8
WHEREAS, Since its commissioners held their first meeting on May 9
24, 1824, Lorain County has enjoyed the benefits of a generous and 10
civic-minded population, and those who currently live and work in the 11
area can take great pride in the rich heritage. Their noteworthy 12
initiative and vision have had a profound impact, and we applaud 13
Lorain County’s residents for their commitment to the continued well- 14
being of their respective communities. They have, indeed, set an 15
example of concerned and responsible citizenship worthy of emulation; 16
and 17
WHEREAS, Every state’s survival and stability depends upon vibrant 18
and durable communities, and two hundred years after Lorain County was 19
founded, it radiates vitality, optimism, and a perpetual charm all its 20
own. This is certainly a place of many engaging qualities, and its 21
schools, businesses, and civic organizations have embodied and upheld 22
the values that are fundamental to Ohio’s success; therefore be it 23
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of 24
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, 25
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commend Lorain County on the commemoration of its Two Hundredth 26
Anniversary and offer our best wishes for a prosperous future; and be 27
it further 28
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit 29
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Lorain County. 30