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As Adopted by the Senate
135th General Assembly
   Regular Session                                     S. R. No. 266
      2023-2024
                            Senator Hackett
                       A RESOLUTION
            Honoring High Street United Methodist Church on its One
              Hundred Seventy-fifth Anniversary.
     WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly    1
of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to High Street         2
United Methodist Church on the memorable occasion of its One Hundred     3
Seventy-fifth Anniversary; and                                           4
     WHEREAS, Since 1849, High Street United Methodist Church has        5
served as a tremendous source of spiritual inspiration for its           6
congregation. A longstanding presence in Springfield, this dynamic       7
house of worship has been operating in its current building since        8
1904, and it has encouraged countless people to pursue lives of          9
service, learning, and fellowship; and                                   10
     WHEREAS, This auspicious celebration offers the members of High     11
Street United Methodist Church the opportunity to share their memories   12
and to reflect on the benefits of life in their close-knit community.    13
Under the guidance of its leaders, both past and present, the            14
parishioners have expanded on the best traditions of the past to         15
ensure a benevolent and prosperous future, and they can be proud of      16
the remarkable examples they have set through their values and           17
principles; and                                                          18
     WHEREAS, The members of High Street United Methodist Church have    19
stood strong in the face of numerous challenges, and they have had a     20
positive impact on the lives of many local residents. Indeed, this       21
important milestone represents their dedication and commitment to keep   22
the conviction of hope alive, and all those associated with this         23
beacon of society are deserving of praise; therefore be it               24
    RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General    25
S. R. No. 266                                                     Page 2
As Adopted by the Senate
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud High Street         26
United Methodist Church on its One Hundred Seventy-fifth Anniversary       27
and offer best wishes as it upholds its rich legacy of faith and           28
fellowship in the years to come; and be it further                         29
     RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly                30
authenticated copy of this Resolution to High Street United Methodist      31
Church.                                                                    32