As Adopted by the Senate
135th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 458
2023-2024
Senator Gavarone
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Village of Portage on its Two Hundredth
Anniversary.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly 1
of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Village of Portage on its 2
Bicentennial, celebrated September 22, 2024; and 3
WHEREAS, The Village of Portage was formed in 1824, and 4
recognition of its Two Hundredth Anniversary is, indeed, a fitting 5
tribute to this fine community. Over the past two centuries, it has 6
become known for its residents’ cooperation, integrity, and 7
willingness to work hard, exemplary qualities that are still 8
manifested by its citizens today; and 9
WHEREAS, Throughout Portage’s existence, its generous and civic- 10
minded population has enjoyed a wealth of benefits, and those who 11
currently make the village their home take great pride in their 12
community and its rich heritage. Their efforts have certainly made the 13
area a pleasant and friendly place in which to live and work; and 14
WHEREAS, America is only as strong as her individual communities, 15
which are unique and which make significant contributions to the 16
culture of our state and nation. The Bicentennial of the Village of 17
Portage offers its citizens the opportunity to share their memories 18
and experiences and to reflect on the benefits of life in their close- 19
knit community, for they have built on the best traditions of the past 20
to ensure a future filled with hope and promise; therefore be it 21
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General 22
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend the Village of 23
Portage on its Two Hundredth Anniversary and extend best wishes for 24
peace and prosperity in the years to come; and be it further 25
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RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly 26
authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Village of Portage. 27