As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 223

2025-2026

Senators Huffman, Wilson

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Officer Jason Keller and K-9 Officer Scout as the recipients of the 2025 NAWEOA Loyal Partner Award.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Officer Jason Keller and K-9 Officer Scout on receiving the 2025 Loyal Partner Award from the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association; and

WHEREAS, Jason Keller is truly worthy of recognition, and congratulations are certainly in order. A state wildlife officer with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife for sixteen years, he has given willingly of his time, energy, and abilities far beyond what was required or expected, and he has partnered with Scout since 2018. Together, they are currently assigned to Warren County and work on the division’s search, rescue, and tracking team, and they have been exceptional in the performance of their duties; and

WHEREAS, Consistently exercising sound judgment, Jason Keller has been conscientious in discharging his diverse and challenging responsibilities, and he and Scout have been fine ambassadors for their vocation. Being selected for the 2025 Loyal Partner Award is a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection not only on the two of them but also on their family, their supervisors, their colleagues, their department, and their community; and

WHEREAS, Jason Keller’s enthusiasm and devotion to duty have earned him the respect and gratitude of his peers and of the community he has so capably served. Indeed, he has pursued his goals in a painstaking manner, never failing to overcome even the most seemingly insurmountable obstacle, and those interested in a career in wildlife enforcement could find no finer example to emulate; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Officer Jason Keller and K-9 Officer Scout for outstanding accomplishment and salute them as exemplary Ohioans; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Officer Jason Keller and K-9 Officer Scout.