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136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 494

2025-2026

Representative John

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Shenandoah Christian Church on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Shenandoah Christian Church on its Sesquicentennial; and

WHEREAS, After three annual visits by a circuit rider and a series of revival gatherings at the local Union Meeting House, Shenandoah Christian Church was organized in 1876. For a century and a half, the church has served as a tremendous source of spiritual inspiration, and it has encouraged countless individuals to pursue lives of worship, service, learning, and fellowship. The impact this fine institution has had on the Shiloh community is impossible to quantify, and its contributions to society are truly outstanding; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious observance offers the members of Shenandoah Christian Church the opportunity to share their memories and to reflect on the benefits of life in their close-knit community. The parishioners can be proud that their remarkable example has ensured that the best traditions of the past will shape a future of benevolence and prosperity; and

WHEREAS, Shenandoah Christian Church has stood strong in the face of challenges and has made a positive impact on both the community and the world. This important milestone reflects what can be accomplished by those who project their values and devotion through their faith, and we look with optimism as the church upholds its rich legacy in the 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, applaud Shenandoah Christian Church on its Sesquicentennial and salute everyone who has contributed to the longevity of this House of God; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Shenandoah Christian Church.