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                            As Introduced
136th General Assembly
   Regular Session                                       S. R. No. 6
      2025-2026
                            Senator Manning
                       A RESOLUTION
            Honoring Tom Hamilton on receiving the 2025 National
              Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Ford C. Frick
              Award.
     WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly     1
of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Tom Hamilton on being presented       2
with the 2025 Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting by       3
the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum; and                        4
     WHEREAS, Selection for this prestigious distinction is an honor of   5
which Tom Hamilton can be proud, for he has been lauded for his           6
outstanding commitment to excellence, quality of broadcasting             7
abilities, reverence for the game, popularity with fans, and              8
recognition by his peers. As the radio announcer calling Cleveland        9
Guardians games since 1990, he has become known for his play-by-play      10
and passionate calls of some of the franchise’s most historic moments,    11
and we applaud him on his exemplary record of accomplishment; and         12
     WHEREAS, Tom Hamilton’s tremendous efforts have helped to            13
guarantee a high level of success for all projects with which he has      14
been involved and have earned him the respect and esteem of many. It      15
is through the unsurpassed dedication of conscientious professionals      16
such as he that our state continues to grow and prosper and remains       17
responsive to the needs of its citizens; and                              18
     WHEREAS, Demonstrating a sincere concern for the future of the       19
Cleveland area, Tom Hamilton has given back to the community far more     20
than he has gleaned, and his selfless endeavors stand as the hallmark     21
of responsible citizenship. He has amply displayed his unwavering         22
determination, as well as his astute knowledge of the game, and it is     23
only fitting that he be acknowledged for the significant contributions    24
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he has made to the sport of baseball and to the quality of life in our     25
state; therefore be it                                                     26
     RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General     27
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Tom Hamilton on     28
his national accolade and salute him as one of Ohio’s finest citizens;     29
and be it further                                                          30
     RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly                31
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Tom Hamilton.                     32
