As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 189

2025-2026

Senator Landis

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Rotary Club of Newcomerstown on its Centennial.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Rotary Club of Newcomerstown on the auspicious occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Recognition of this prestigious milestone is a fitting tribute to the Rotary Club of Newcomerstown, for it has attained a remarkable record of service to the area. Since its inception in 1925, this association has exemplified the values of volunteerism, service, and civic engagement through such activities as creating and expanding Cy Young Memorial Park and its facilities, hosting international exchange students, supporting the Polio Plus initiative and youth baseball, expanding the Temperance Tavern Museum, awarding college scholarships, landscaping at the Newcomerstown Library, and implementing the Fly the Flag Project. Clearly, its accomplishments are a justifiable source of pride and an outstanding reflection not only on the group itself but also on its dedicated members, both past and present, on the community, and on its parent organization; and

WHEREAS, Over the past century, the Rotary Club of Newcomerstown has enhanced the quality of life within the surrounding area, and through its generous contributions, it has earned the respect and gratitude of generations of people. We are certain that as this noteworthy organization maintains its unfaltering commitment, it will continue in the tradition of excellence that has long been its hallmark; and

WHEREAS, We are proud to note that it is through the unceasing efforts of entities such as the Rotary Club of Newcomerstown that Ohio has gained a reputation as a state that is responsive to the needs of its citizens and has remained a pleasant place in which to live and work. This fine group is truly 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 Rotary Club of Newcomerstown on its One Hundredth Anniversary and extend best wishes for ongoing success; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Rotary Club of Newcomerstown.