As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 130

2025-2026

Senator McColley

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Village of Hicksville on its Sesquicentennial.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to the Village of Hicksville on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary, celebrated June 5, 2025; and

WHEREAS, The Village of Hicksville was incorporated in 1875, and its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary is a fitting time to recognize this fine municipality. Since its inception, it has become known for its residents’ cooperation, integrity, and willingness to work hard, and these exemplary qualities 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 Hicksville 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. This anniversary offers the citizens of the Village of Hicksville 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 Hicksville 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 Hicksville.