As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 282

2025-2026

Senators Patton, Roegner

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine 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 Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine on its One Hundred Seventy-fifth Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Recognition of this prestigious milestone is a fitting tribute to the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, for throughout the past one hundred seventy-five years, it has attained a praiseworthy record of service to the Catholic Church as well as the Diocese of Cleveland. Established in 1851 when a group of Augustine nuns traveled from France to the United States to help care for the sick and poor, this congregation of women quickly gained the appreciation of many for its dedication to ministry, service, and charity, and the group has continued to assist various underserved populations ever since; and

WHEREAS, As the source of many healthcare, education, and social initiatives, the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine has been involved with numerous outreach ministries to better the lives of innumerable people. Indeed, its successes are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection on its devoted leaders, its members, and myriad Ohio communities; and

WHEREAS, All those associated with the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine 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 individuals 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, salute the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine 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 Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine.