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136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 274

2025-2026

Representatives Brennan, Synenberg

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Alexandra Martinez as Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2025.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Alexandra Martinez on being selected as Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2025; and

WHEREAS, Alexandra Martinez is, indeed, a remarkable individual, combining concern and commitment with selfless initiative to become a dynamic advocate for a more inclusive Ohio. A secretary for a local community center, a powerlifter, and an advocate for disability rights through Youth Challenge, she has also dedicated countless hours and seemingly inexhaustible energy to promote the therapeutic benefits of dance for disabled people through her choreographing, teaching, and performing with the Cleveland Dance Project and creating online content, and she has willingly given of her time, abilities, and enthusiasm to spread messages of self-acceptance and equality; and

WHEREAS, Alexandra Martinez is known throughout the Greater Cleveland area as an exceptionally determined and resilient woman, and she has demonstrated commendable devotion and social concern in all her efforts. In addition, she received the Ms. Wheelchair USA Spotlight Award at the national competition this year, and she has earned the respect and gratitude of all those who have come to know her. Indeed, her superlative work is the hallmark of genuine and responsible citizenship and demonstrates the potential of individuals to have a positive effect on the quality of life in our society; and

WHEREAS, It is through the unsurpassed efforts and unparalleled commitment of people such as Alexandra Martinez that our nation continues to grow and prosper and our state remains responsive to the needs of its citizens. She has earned a well-deserved reputation as a generous and civic-minded person, and she is deserving of the highest praise for her concerted endeavors; 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 Alexandra Martinez on being named this year’s Ms. Wheelchair Ohio and offer best wishes for the future; and be it further

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