As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 129

2025-2026

Senator Manning

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Village of LaGrange on its Sesquicentennial.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Village of LaGrange on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The Village of LaGrange was incorporated in 1875 and named for the country estate of the Marquis de Lafayette. Its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary is a fitting time to pay tribute to this fine municipality, for since its inception, it has become known for its residents’ cooperation, integrity, and willingness to work hard, exemplary qualities that are still manifested today; and

WHEREAS, This is, indeed, an auspicious milestone, and celebration is certainly in order. Fifteen decades after it was founded, the Village of LaGrange still radiates vitality, optimism, and a charm all its own. Clearly, it is a place of many engaging qualities, and its schools, businesses, and civic organizations both embody and thrive upon the values of which our flag is an emblem; and

WHEREAS, America is only as strong as her individual communities, which are unique and which make significant contributions to the culture of our state and nation. The One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of the Village of LaGrange offers its citizens the opportunity to share their memories and experiences and to reflect on the benefits of life in their close-knit community, for they have built on the best traditions of the past to ensure a future filled with hope and promise; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend the Village of LaGrange on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary and extend best wishes for peace and prosperity in the years to come; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Village of LaGrange.