As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 190

2025-2026

Senator Gavarone

Cosponsors: Senators Blackshear, Huffman

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Jim Charters on receiving the 2025 Ivonette Wright Miller Award.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Jim Charters on being presented with the 2025 Ivonette Wright Miller Award by the National Aviation Heritage Alliance; and

WHEREAS, Jim Charters’ distinguished credentials readily explain why he was chosen as the recipient of this honor, a tribute to him for his lifetime volunteerism in support of aviation heritage. Over the past twenty years, he has contributed more than 12,000 hours working in the Wright Brothers exhibits at the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, including guiding tours for everyone from visiting dignitaries to schoolchildren and participating in the annual open house at Hawthorn Hill Mansion, and he has also conducted over 350 presentations about the Wright Brothers at events throughout the region. He is to be commended for his involvement in many significant endeavors, helping to guarantee a high level of success for all projects with which he has been associated; and

WHEREAS, Whether occupying center stage or working diligently in the wings, Jim Charters has always made his dynamic, supportive presence felt. To his credit, he has shown how very much can be accomplished by a conscientious, industrious person, and he can be proud that his exceptional vision and vitality has inspired many who know him to dedicate themselves similarly; and

WHEREAS, Demonstrating a sincere concern for the future of the area, Jim Charters has given back to the community far more than he has gleaned, and his selfless endeavors stand as the hallmark of responsible citizenship. Indeed, it is through the unsurpassed efforts and consistent support of conscientious individuals such as he that our state has continued to grow and prosper; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud Jim Charters for exemplary attainment and offer 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 Jim Charters.