As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 549

2025-2026

Representative King

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Gilberg Furniture on its Centennial.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to applaud Gilberg Furniture on the celebration of its One Hundredth Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1926 by Paul Gilberg and Earl Hegemier, Gilberg Furniture has distinguished itself as a prized, family-owned business, and although the company has evolved over the past one hundred years from the People's Radio and Gift Shop to Gilberg Furniture, it has always remained an important part of the New Bremen community. Indeed, the store has convincingly demonstrated how very much can be accomplished through its quality selection of stylish furniture, custom window treatments, beautiful home decor, and comfortable mattresses, as well as its focus on customer service, and we compliment it on its tremendous efforts to contribute to Ohio's progress; and

WHEREAS, All those who comprise the leadership and staff of Gilberg Furniture, both past and present, including the retired second-generation owners, John and Joyce Gilberg, and their children and current third‑generation owners, Joe and Jill Borkowski and James and Diane Gilberg, merit praise for their unparalleled commitment to excellence. These hard-working Ohioans have put the needs, concerns, and success of the enterprise's patrons at a premium, and their devotion to integrity has earned Gilberg Furniture an unparalleled following; and

WHEREAS, On this milestone, we praise Gilberg Furniture for enhancing the quality of life for many, and as this esteemed venture maintains its unwavering dedication to service and achievement, it is certain to continue its growth and prosperity by following the traditions that have long been its hallmark. We look with optimism to its promising 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 Gilberg Furniture on its One Hundredth Anniversary and salute it as a fine Ohio operation; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Gilberg Furniture.