As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 246

2025-2026

Senator Johnson

Cosponsors: Senators Chavez, Liston, Reineke, Smith

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine on its Fiftieth Anniversary.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine on the auspicious occasion of its Fiftieth Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Recognition of this prestigious milestone is a fitting tribute to the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, for since it was created when House Bill 229 was signed into law in 1975, it has played a valuable role in preparing numerous medical students to meet the challenges of the future. During its half century of existence as Ohio’s only osteopathic medical school, OU HCOM has opened additional campuses in Dublin and Cleveland, expanded its Community Health Programs into more than twenty counties, and graduated more than five thousand physicians, sixty percent of whom have stayed in our state to practice, and it has become Ohio’s largest producer of primary care physicians. The school’s accomplishments have gained it the appreciation and esteem of many; and

WHEREAS, Colleges of medicine serve as pillars of progress in advancing health, research, and compassionate care for the betterment of society, and we are confident that in the years to come, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will continue its steadfast commitment to cultivating skilled, empathetic, and community-focused osteopathic physicians; and

WHEREAS, Education is vital to our nation’s continued economic and social well-being, and as the need for global learning and understanding increases, so do the demands placed upon our system of education. The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has consistently and effectively met these challenges, and the school 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 Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine on its Fiftieth 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 Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.