As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 263

2025-2026

Senators Cirino, Patton

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland on its One Hundred Seventy-fifth Anniversary.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland on its One Hundred Seventy-fifth Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Recognition of this prestigious milestone is fitting tribute to the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, for throughout the past one hundred seventy-five years, it has attained a praiseworthy record of service to the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Cleveland. In 1850, four nuns of the order left France and ultimately arrived in Cleveland to serve the local Catholic schools, opening Ursuline Academy just three weeks after reaching their destination, and the group has continued to assist various underserved populations ever since; and

WHEREAS, As the source of many healthcare, education, and social services, the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland has been involved with numerous outreach ministries to better life for innumerable people. Indeed, its successes are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection on its devoted leaders and members and on the entire community; and

WHEREAS, All those associated with the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland are to be commended for their foresight, dedication, and selfless donations of time, energy, and ability far beyond what was required or expected. These fine sisters have earned the respect and admiration of many, and their altruistic efforts and commitment to helping the less fortunate are sure to inspire others to devote themselves similarly; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland on its One Hundred Seventy-fifth Anniversary and extend best wishes for perennial good fortune; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland.