As Introduced
135th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 423
2023-2024
Senator Sykes
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Summit County Historical Society on its
Centennial.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly 1
of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to the Summit County Historical 2
Society on its One Hundredth Anniversary; and 3
WHEREAS, The spirit of our nation is founded upon and reflected in 4
its exciting past, and this significant milestone provides a unique 5
opportunity to recognize the Summit County Historical Society for its 6
outstanding work in preserving the heritage of the area. The 7
organization was established in 1924 with the vision of ensuring that 8
future generations can appreciate the important details of the 9
community’s past, and its success over the years has earned it the 10
respect of many; and 11
WHEREAS, All those associated with the Summit County Historical 12
Society are to be commended for their tremendous efforts to guarantee 13
that important pieces of the area’s heritage will be remembered and 14
safeguarded. These diligent individuals have distinguished themselves 15
through their involvement in numerous endeavors, including the 16
management of historic properties such as the Perkins Stone Mansion, 17
the John Brown House, and the Old Stone School, and they are worthy of 18
emulation; and 19
WHEREAS, The staff, volunteers, and members of the Summit County 20
Historical Society have demonstrated the potential of every individual 21
to have a positive effect on the quality of life in our society. 22
Indeed, the fine people affiliated with this exemplary group have 23
proven themselves to be concerned and responsible citizens and have, 24
with admirable dedication, helped sustain the history of the area; 25
therefore be it 26
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RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General 27
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud the Summit 28
County Historical Society on its Centennial and look to its future 29
with great joy; and be it further 30
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly 31
authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Summit County Historical 32
Society. 33