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136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 541

2025-2026

Representative Miller, M.

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Ashland Church of the Nazarene on its One Hundredth Anniversary.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Ashland Church of the Nazarene on the hallowed occasion of its Centennial, celebrated October 4, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1926, Ashland Church of the Nazarene has offered its members the pathway to a more meaningful life by illuminating and demonstrating the precepts on which the institution was founded. The spirit of love and Christian fellowship that exists among the parishioners not only prevails within the church edifice itself but also extends beyond those sacred walls to touch the lives of everyone encountered by these devout disciples; and

WHEREAS, Under the capable leadership of its pastors, both past and present, Ashland Church of the Nazarene has experienced continual growth and has provided a source of moral guidance and spiritual motivation for each of its members. Over the past century, the church has enhanced the quality of life within the surrounding area, and, through its generous efforts, has earned the gratitude and respect of the many citizens it has so capably served; and

WHEREAS, An occasion such as this is an important milestone that represents dedication, commitment, and enduring faith. For one hundred years, the members of Ashland Church of the Nazarene have kept their faith alive in the Ashland community, and on this special anniversary, the congregation has accepted the challenge of carrying its beliefs into the future; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate Ashland Church of the Nazarene on its One Hundredth Anniversary and pay tribute to all those joining in the celebration of this joyous event; and be it further

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