As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 283

2025-2026

Speaker Huffman, Representatives Roemer, McClain

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Robert Hinkle as he retires from the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Robert Hinkle on his retirement as the chief deputy auditor for the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office; and

WHEREAS, Bob Hinkle is to be commended, for throughout his illustrious tenure with the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office, he has completed an array of challenging duties with genuine distinction. For more than forty years, he has enthusiastically demonstrated his profound commitment to our state, revealing a wealth of energy and expertise as a civil servant. Without question, he has been one of Ohio’s most precious assets, and he can be proud that his vision and vitality have impelled many who know him to dedicate themselves similarly; and

WHEREAS, The only chief deputy auditor to serve under four different Ohio Auditors of State, Bob Hinkle is credited with developing and implementing an electronic financial statement reporting system for local governments and for leading the effort within the Auditor’s Office to integrate data analytics and technology into audit practices. Clearly, few of his colleagues can rival the depth and duration of his allegiance to the State of Ohio, and in the wake of his departure, he can be assured that his numerous contributions will not be forgotten and that his fine character, keen intellect, and decisive leadership will be sorely missed; and

WHEREAS, We are proud to note that it is through the unsurpassed efforts and deep commitment of conscientious people such as Bob Hinkle that the State of Ohio continues to grow and prosper. Over the years, he has striven to serve his fellow citizens to the best of his ability, and we applaud him for his stellar career; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, pay tribute to Robert Hinkle on his service to the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office and extend 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 Robert Hinkle.