As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 415

2025-2026

Representative Willis

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Dr. Jo Alice Blondin on her retirement.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Dr. Jo Alice Blondin on her retirement as president of Clark State College; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Jo Alice Blondin is to be commended on her distinguished tenure as the fifth president of Clark State College. Previously serving in various roles at the Arkansas Tech University Ozark Campus and the University of Arkansas, she has brought to her role a wealth of experience and set a laudable example of initiative, diligence, and resolve in fulfilling a multitude of challenging responsibilities with dependability and effectiveness; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Jo Alice Blondin is, indeed, deserving of high praise, for she has been involved in an array of development projects, collaborative partnerships, and strategic initiatives that have greatly benefited Clark State College. Clearly, the esteemed reputation associated with the college is largely attributable to her productive leadership, and it is no surprise that her sound judgment, insightful perspective, and aptitude for creative problem‑solving have won her a host of admirers; and

WHEREAS, Whether occupying center stage or playing a key role in the wings, Dr. Jo Alice Blondin has always made her dynamic, supportive presence felt. She has demonstrated how very much a highly motivated, conscientious person can accomplish, and she can be proud that her unflagging commitment as the president of Clark State College has impelled many who know her to dedicate themselves similarly; 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 Dr. Jo Alice Blondin on her professional excellence at Clark State College and wish her a future of health and happiness in her retirement; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Dr. Jo Alice Blondin.