As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 31

2025-2026

Representative Lorenz

A R E S O L U T I O N

To recognize the Nepali-Bhutanese refugee crisis.

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

WHEREAS, Despite significant global efforts, over 7,000 Nepali-Bhutanese refugees continue to languish in camps in Nepal; and

WHEREAS, The Global People Alliance (GPA) work to promote peace and serve as advocates for marginalized communities worldwide; and

WHEREAS, GPA advocates for the permanent resettlement or repatriation options for refugees still residing in camps in Eastern Nepal; and

WHEREAS, GPA advocates to enable members of the Nepali-Bhutanese diaspora to return to Bhutan to reconnect with family and loved ones; and

WHEREAS, GPA advocates for the release of any individuals imprisoned arbitrarily for political reasons; and

WHEREAS, It is necessary to promote peace, prosperity, economic development, and cultural connections for Nepali-Bhutanese community members worldwide; and

WHEREAS, It is crucial to emphasis the importance of political participation and civic engagement with the Nepali-Bhutanese diaspora; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Ohio House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly, recognize the Nepali-Bhutanese refugee crisis and support advocacy efforts to promote peace, prosperity, economic development, and cultural connections for Nepali-Bhutanese community members worldwide; and be it further

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