As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 119

2025-2026

Senators Antonio, Patton

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Great Lakes Science Center on the One Hundredth Anniversary of the launch of the SS William G. Mather.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to the Great Lakes Science Center as it celebrates the Centennial of the launching of the SS William G. Mather; and

WHEREAS, The spirit of our nation is founded upon, and reflected in, its exciting and colorful past, and organizations such as the Great Lakes Science Center play a vital role in the protection of America’s unique heritage. The custodian for the SS William G. Mather, the organization has used this historic vessel to help foster awareness and understanding of the complex relationship between technology, history, and the environment, and it is to be commended for its tremendous efforts to guarantee that this museum ship is preserved as a testament to the manufacturing legacy of the Cleveland area; and

WHEREAS, Built in 1925, the SS William G. Mather operated as a steamship and freighter for many years before being donated for conversion into a maritime museum in 1987, and it was operated by the Harbor Heritage Society before being acquired by the Great Lakes Science Center in 2006. In that time, it has gained a fine reputation as the repository of many period artifacts as well as for its interesting and educational exhibitions, including its current exhibit, Steam and Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes, and clearly, it has become one of the center’s most prized assets; and

WHEREAS, The Great Lakes Science Center has enhanced the quality of life within the City of Cleveland and the surrounding area. With admirable dedication, this worthy organization has ensured that the important details of our past are transmitted to future generations for their appreciation, and clearly, it is deserving of high praise; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend the Great Lakes Science Center on its commemoration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the launch of the SS William G. Mather and salute all citizens taking part in this celebration; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Great Lakes Science Center.