The 136th General Assembly of the State of Ohio has adopted House Concurrent Resolution Number 7, which expresses support for the American Legion Buckeye Boys State and the American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State programs. These initiatives aim to provide educational and leadership opportunities for Ohio's youth, focusing on the principles of democracy and citizenship. The Buckeye Boys State program, established in 1936, engages over 1,200 young men from nearly 600 high schools in an immersive eight-day experience that teaches them about government operations and political processes. Similarly, the Buckeye Girls State, founded in 1946, offers young women a week-long program that includes workshops, legislative sessions, and activities designed to foster leadership skills and civic responsibility.

The resolution highlights the importance of these programs in preparing young individuals for future leadership roles and instilling a sense of patriotism and civic duty. It encourages continued support for these initiatives and mandates that authenticated copies of the resolution be sent to both the American Legion programs and the media in Ohio to raise awareness of their contributions to youth education and leadership development.