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135th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 599
2023-2024
Speaker Stephens, Representatives Russo, Grim, Abdullahi, Abrams, Baker,
Barhorst, Bird, Blackshear, Brennan, Brent, Brewer, Brown, Callender,
Carruthers, Claggett, Click, Creech, Cross, Daniels, Dean, Dell'Aquila, Demetriou,
Denson, Dobos, Edwards, Ferguson, Fischer, Forhan, Fowler Arthur, Ghanbari,
Gross, Hall, Hillyer, Holmes, Hoops, Humphrey, Isaacsohn, Jarrells, John,
Johnson, Jones, Kick, King, Klopfenstein, Lampton, LaRe, Lear, Lipps, Liston,
Lorenz, Loychik, Manchester, Manning, Mathews, McClain, McNally, Merrin, Miller,
A., Miller, J., Miller, K., Miller, M., Mohamed, Oelslager, Patton, Pavliga, Peterson,
Piccolantonio, Pizzulli, Plummer, Powell, Ray, Richardson, Robb Blasdel,
Robinson, Roemer, Rogers, Santucci, Schmidt, Seitz, Sims, Skindell, Somani,
Stein, Stewart, Stoltzfus, Swearingen, Sweeney, Thomas, C., Thomas, J., Troy,
Upchurch, Weinstein, White, Whitted, Wiggam, Williams, Willis, Young, T.
A RESOLUTION
In memory of Marigene Valiquette.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th 1
General Assembly of Ohio extend our deepest regrets on the passing of 2
Marigene Valiquette and pay tribute to her memory; and 3
WHEREAS, Marigene Valiquette has improved the State of Ohio 4
through her indelible contributions to the public, and she left a 5
lasting impression as a dependable voice for Ohioans. A trailblazing 6
force not only for her generation but also for many to come, she 7
accomplished more in her professional endeavors and her leadership in 8
the Ohio General Assembly, which lasted from 1962 through 1986, than 9
most people do in a lifetime. The six years she spent in the Ohio 10
House of Representatives and the eighteen years serving in the Ohio 11
Senate made her the longest-serving woman in our state’s legislature, 12
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and she achieved a great deal while maintaining her abounding 13
principles. Indeed, she will be remembered for her tireless example of 14
courage, resolve, and integrity; and 15
WHEREAS, Marigene Valiquette was admired by her peers, 16
constituents, friends, and family for her positive philosophy of life, 17
and she championed significant legislative measures that have become 18
her legacy. As a result of her dedication to public service, she 19
received many esteemed accolades, including being inducted into the 20
Women’s Hall of Fame and named the Democratic Woman of the Year as 21
well as receiving the 1978 Ohio Trial Lawyer’s Association Outstanding 22
Legislator Award and the Dynamic Leadership, Inc., Humanitarian Award. 23
Without a doubt, her stalwart legacy of commitment to our state will 24
live on; and 25
WHEREAS, Marigene Valiquette made the world much fuller, 26
especially for the individuals who had a treasured relationship with 27
her, and she was endlessly devoted to her family and friends. All 28
those who cherished her can find strength in the embrace of loved ones 29
and solace in the memories of this truly great woman, for her 30
influence will endure in the communities where she made a difference; 31
therefore be it 32
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of 33
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, offer 34
our sincere condolences over the loss of Marigene Valiquette; and be 35
it further 36
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit 37
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the family of Marigene 38
Valiquette. 39