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136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 224

2025-2026

Representative Young

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Jim Charters as the recipient of the 2025 Ivonette Wright Miller Award.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Jim Charters on receiving the Ivonette Wright Miller Award from the National Aviation Heritage Alliance, August 12, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Jim Charters is, indeed, a remarkable individual, combining civic concern and dedication with selfless initiative to become a dynamic leader in the Greater Dayton area, and this prestigious distinction is a fitting tribute to him for his longtime volunteer efforts in the preservation of aviation heritage. Through his unfaltering devotion to service and achievement, he has distinguished himself as a conscientious and hard-working Ohioan; and

WHEREAS, Willingly giving of his time, energy, and abilities, Jim Charters has striven to better the world around him, and through his generous contributions, he has earned the respect and esteem of the entire community. We are certain that in the years to come, he will continue to demonstrate the same unwavering commitment to excellence for which he has become known, and he is truly deserving of high praise; and

WHEREAS, Jim Charters’ inspirational efforts and achievements reflect his decency and dignity. He can always be relied upon to favor a worthy cause, and his vision and vitality have been discernible in all of his ventures. Without fanfare, he has proven himself to be innovative, resolute, and utterly dependable, and young Ohioans could find no better example to emulate; 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 Jim Charters on his recent accolade and salute him as one of Ohio’s finest citizens; and be it further

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