As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 257

2025-2026

Representative Schmidt

A R E S O L U T I O N

Observing World Sight Day in Ohio, October 9, 2025.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to observe World Sight Day in Ohio, October 9, 2025; and

WHEREAS, It is easy to take our senses for granted, but even those with perfect vision are at risk of experiencing vision impairment, including blindness. World Sight Day serves to educate individuals on the fact that more than half of all causes of blindness are preventable, so as to create a country where eye health is understood, accessible, available, and affordable; and

WHEREAS, The impact blindness has is impossible to estimate, as it goes beyond simple economic influence but touches all facets of our society, and eye health must instead be viewed as a human development issue, for by creating an Ohio where nearly all can see, more people will be able to succeed and pursue their dreams and passions. Vision disability is one of the most prevalent conditions in our country, and the many fine people who have united behind World Sight Day are to be praised for their advocacy; and

WHEREAS, While the causes of blindness are often treatable, the number of Ohioans suffering from conditions that impact vision continues to increase, and it is our sincere hope that World Sight Day will positively impact our state by educating individuals about the risks and treatments. Together, we can work to ensure that more citizens are able to see tomorrow; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, observe World Sight Day in Ohio, October 9, 2025; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit duly authenticated copies of this Resolution to the news media of Ohio.