As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. C. R. No. 29

2025-2026

Representatives Brennan, Pizzulli

Cosponsors: Representatives White, E., Miller, J., Grim, McNally, Piccolantonio, Baker, Synenberg, Upchurch, Somani, Brownlee, Sims, Hall, D., Rader, Bryant Bailey, Jarrells, Lett, Sigrist, Brent, Tims, Thomas, C., Robinson, Rogers, Troy, Odioso

A c o n c u r r e n t R E S O L U T I O N

To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, to express appreciation for its enduring service, and to support continued efforts to ensure the long-term strength, efficiency, and accessibility of the United States Postal Service.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO (THE SENATE CONCURRING):

WHEREAS, For 250 years, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has faithfully connected communities across our nation by providing universal mail service to every address in America, regardless of geography or income; and

WHEREAS, The USPS delivers vital goods and services—including prescriptions to seniors and veterans, shipments for small businesses that drive local economies, mail and supplies to farmers and rural families, and dependable service to every corner of the nation, including areas that private carriers often cannot efficiently reach; and

WHEREAS, The USPS has long been one of the most trusted and respected public institutions in the United States, providing reliable, affordable, and secure service to households, businesses, and government agencies alike; and

WHEREAS, The men and women of the USPS embody a proud tradition of public service—working in every kind of weather and circumstance to ensure that mail and packages are delivered promptly and safely; and

WHEREAS, The USPS plays an essential role in supporting commerce, communication, public safety, and community life, helping businesses thrive and ensuring that every American—no matter where they live—remains connected to the broader nation; and

WHEREAS, Maintaining a strong and stable Postal Service is vital to our economy, our democracy, and our national security, as well as to the well-being of countless families and small businesses that depend on it; and

WHEREAS, The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Postal Service, an institution older than our nation itself and rooted in the principles of service, reliability, and connection that continue to define it today; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the 136th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, in adopting this resolution, recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service and expresses appreciation for its enduring service to the people of the United States; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we celebrate the essential role of the Postal Service in binding our nation together and supporting commerce, communication, and community life across all regions of the country; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we affirm the Postal Service as a trusted and essential public service that belongs to all Americans; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we support continued efforts to ensure the long-term strength, efficiency, and accessibility of the United States Postal Service for generations to come; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit duly authenticated copies of this resolution to the Postmaster General, the President of the United States, the Speaker and Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore and Secretary of the United States Senate, the members of the Ohio Congressional delegation, and the news media of Ohio.