As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 20

2025-2026

Representative Miller, J.

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Mary Lee Tucker Clothe-A-Child Fund on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to the Mary Lee Tucker Clothe-A-Child Fund on its Centennial celebration; and

WHEREAS, Commemoration of this prestigious milestone is, indeed, a fitting tribute to the Mary Lee Tucker Clothe-A-Child Fund, for throughout the past one hundred years, it has achieved a praiseworthy record of service to the area. Founded in 1924 by Rhea Soper Eddy, the organization provides children with winter clothing and footwear, and its accomplishments are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection not only on the fund itself but also on its coordinators, board members, volunteers, donors, and community; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Mary Lee Tucker Clothe-A-Child Fund has enhanced the quality of life within the surrounding area, and its generous contributions have earned it the gratitude and respect of the many citizens it has so capably served. We are certain that as this fine endeavor maintains its unfaltering dedication to service, it will continue in the tradition of excellence that has become its hallmark; and

WHEREAS, It is through the work of concerned citizens such as all those affiliated with the Mary Lee Tucker Clothe-A-Child Fund that Ohio has gained a reputation as a state whose residents are always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need. The many individuals who have been involved with the work of the society are to be commended for their tremendous efforts to assist others, and they are deserving of praise; 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 the Mary Lee Tucker Clothe-A-Child Fund on its One Hundredth Anniversary and extend best wishes for the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Mary Lee Tucker Clothe-A-Child Fund.