As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 266

2025-2026

Representative Brewer

A R E S O L U T I O N

To recognize October 22, 2025, as the National Day Against Police Brutality in Ohio.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

WHEREAS, October 22 has been observed across the United States since the mid-1990s as a day to protest and reflect upon the impact of police brutality, repression, and the criminalization of communities; and

WHEREAS, Since the year 2000, more than 1,200 Ohioans have tragically lost their lives to incidents of police brutality, leaving behind grieving families and wounded communities across our state; and

WHEREAS, The State of Ohio recognizes the profound loss of life and lasting trauma caused by these acts of violence and affirms the need for accountability, reform, and justice; and

WHEREAS, October 22, 2025, provides an opportunity for Ohioans to join in collective voice to honor those lives cut short, to listen to the families and survivors most directly impacted, and to recommit to building safer and more just communities; and

WHEREAS, This day also serves as a solemn occasion for prayer, reflection, and solidarity with all who have been affected by police violence; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, do hereby recognize October 22, 2025, as the National Day Against Police Brutality in Ohio; and be it further

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