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136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 479

2025-2026

Representative Russo

A R E S O L U T I O N

Recognizing National Health Center Week, August 2-8, 2026.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to recognize August 2-8, 2026, as National Health Center Week; and

WHEREAS, National Health Center Week is a fitting time to acknowledge Ohio's community health centers, for they have attained a remarkable record of service to our state. Local health offices offer affordable, high quality, and accessible healthcare for medically underserved patients, and these indispensable facilities have displayed exceptional civic concern and dedication in ensuring the continued well-being of countless Ohioans; and

WHEREAS, The noteworthy success of Ohio's health centers is attributable largely to the dedication and expertise of their highly qualified and committed healthcare professionals, as well as to the innovation and foresight of their astute management. We are proud to note that it is through the diligent work of conscientious individuals such as these, who actively support and promote neighborhood facilities, that our state remains healthy and thriving; and

WHEREAS, Ohio's vitality largely depends upon the optimal health and development of all its citizens, and at no time in the past has society been so well-equipped to respond to this challenge. Inspiring trust, confidence, and appreciation, Ohio's community health centers are a case in point, and clearly, the superb service that has become their trademark is sure to continue for years to come; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, recognize August 2-8, 2026, as National Health Center Week and encourage all citizens to take part in this special observance; and be it further

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