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136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 160

2025-2026

Representative Hiner

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Holmes County on its Two Hundredth Anniversary.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Holmes County on the auspicious occasion of its Bicentennial; and

WHEREAS, This is a momentous event, and it provides an ideal time to acknowledge the exceptional achievements of Holmes County. This exemplary group of communities can be proud of the area’s history, which reflects impressive development over multiple generations, and it has truly gained a well‑deserved reputation as one of Ohio’s finest regions; and

WHEREAS, In the centuries since Holmes County was founded, its generous and civic-minded population has thrived. Indeed, those who currently live and work in the area can take great pride in their rich heritage, for their noteworthy initiative and vision have had a profound impact. We applaud the county’s residents for their commitment to the well-being of their respective communities, for they have set an example of concerned and responsible citizenship worthy of emulation; and

WHEREAS, Every state’s survival and stability depends upon vibrant and durable communities, and two hundred years after Holmes County was founded, it continues to radiate a vitality, optimism, and perpetual charm all its own. This is certainly a place of many engaging qualities, and its schools, businesses, and civic organizations have embodied and upheld the values that are fundamental to Ohio’s success; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Holmes County on the commemoration of its Two Hundredth Anniversary and offer our best wishes for a prosperous future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Holmes County.