As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 278

2025-2026

Senator Manning

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Lorain Public Library System on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Lorain Public Library System on the auspicious occasion of its One Hundred Twenty‑fifth Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Recognition of this prestigious milestone is a fitting tribute to the Lorain Public Library System, for throughout its history, it has attained a remarkable record of service to the area. Formed in 1901 as the Lorain Public Library Association to provide a free local library, the organization added a bookmobile in 1931, spreading its collections to county schools, churches, stores, and other locations, and today, it has six branches and a little library on the beach in Lakeview Park; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Lorain Public Library System has fostered education, culture, and individual growth and achievement by providing a variety of innovative and beneficial programs and services. As a focal point for many local activities and a valuable instrument for community improvement, the institution has earned the respect and appreciation of countless patrons and has set an example of excellence that is worthy of emulation; and

WHEREAS, Public libraries play an important role in today’s society, serving as receptacles of shared knowledge, information, and ideas. They provide a means of enjoyment, self-advancement, and intellectual development for all individuals, and as repositories for the best of our nation’s intellectual endeavors, they are vital to the preservation of our country’s heritage, principles, and ideals. We are proud to note that it is through the efforts of entities such as the Lorain Public Library System that our state has maintained its reputation as a friendly, productive, and pleasant place in which to live and work; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend the Lorain Public Library System on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary and extend best wishes for continued success; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Lorain Public Library System.