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136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 229

2025-2026

Representative Klopfenstein

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Van Wert County Foundation on its One Hundredth Anniversary.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to the Van Wert County Foundation as it celebrates its One Hundredth Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, This is, indeed, an important occasion, and it provides an ideal time to acknowledge the exceptional work done by the Van Wert County Foundation. Since its establishment in 1925, the foundation has engaged in an array of worthwhile activities and projects to empower area residents, nonprofits, and businesses to create a community worth living, working, and thriving in, and its impressive contributions to the community readily explain why it is so widely held in high esteem; and

WHEREAS, All those associated with the Van Wert County Foundation are to be commended for their foresight, dedication, and selfless donations of time, energy, and ability far beyond what was required or expected. These fine people have earned the respect and admiration of many and have set an example of concerned and responsible citizenship worthy of emulation; and

WHEREAS, Founded on the highest ideals of philanthropy, the Van Wert County Foundation has distinguished itself by its commitment to excellence. Throughout its history, it has maintained a reputation for integrity, reliability, and devotion to service, and the charitable efforts of its members are deserving of the highest 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, congratulate the Van Wert County Foundation on its Centennial and salute its staff and volunteers as outstanding Ohioans; and be it further

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