The Ohio Senate has adopted a resolution honoring Kirk Kiefer for being named the 2025 Officer of the Year by the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association. Kiefer, a wildlife investigator and field training officer with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, has dedicated over twenty-two years to his role, demonstrating exceptional commitment and performance in his duties. His sound judgment and conscientious approach have made him a respected ambassador for wildlife enforcement, reflecting positively on his family, colleagues, and community.

The resolution commends Kiefer for his outstanding accomplishments and emphasizes the pride his recognition brings to those around him. His enthusiasm and dedication to his work have earned him the gratitude of his peers and the state he serves. The Senate encourages others interested in wildlife enforcement to look to Kiefer as a role model, and the resolution concludes with a directive for the Clerk of the Senate to provide him with an authenticated copy of the resolution.