As Offered

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 258

2025-2026

Representative Thomas, J.

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring FlameGuard on winning first place at the 2025 De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Awards.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend FlameGuard on placing first at the 2025 De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Awards; and

WHEREAS, The De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Awards recognize the innovative spirit of young entrepreneurs from around the world, and this prestigious distinction is a fitting tribute to all those associated with FlameGuard, including Justin Lackey, Joe Lattarulo, Matt Smith, Zach Ferguson, and Jack Lancy. Indeed, these fine individuals invested countless hours of time and energy to bring their business from the concept phase all the way to a fully-operating enterprise, and they are deserving of high praise; and

WHEREAS, A committed group of students and alumni of Jackson Township High School, the founders of FlameGuard were inspired by a recent tragedy to create a fire prevention business that could give back to the community, and they worked diligently to meet every challenge and overcome any obstacles they encountered. In the process, they secured the Junior Achievement USA Company of the Year Award at the 2024 National Student Leadership Summit before advancing to this year’s De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Awards, where they received the highest honors, and their accomplishments are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection not only on them but also on the many teachers and supporters that have keenly followed them; and

WHEREAS, The success of FlameGuard convincingly demonstrates how very much can be accomplished by a group of conscientious people with clear objectives and firm resolve, and it is through the work of citizens such as these that Ohio continues to be a pleasant place in which to live. To their credit, these young men have set a tremendous example for other entrepreneurs in our country, and it is not surprising that their achievements have earned them a host of admirers; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud FlameGuard on its outstanding performance at the 2025 De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Awards and wish it a bright, rewarding future; and be it further

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