As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 343

2025-2026

Senator Weinstein

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring Western Reserve Academy on its Bicentennial.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Western Reserve Academy on the auspicious occasion of its Two Hundredth Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Congratulations are certainly in order, and it is fitting that this auspicious occasion be exuberantly commemorated. Founded in 1826 as the Western Reserve College and Preparatory School, Western Reserve Academy holds the distinction of being the 27th oldest preparatory boarding school in the United States, as well as the oldest outside of the Northeast, and it has long been one of the area's most beloved institutions. Indeed, it has effectively responded to an array of educational needs, and Western Reserve Academy has never experienced a shortage of able instructors, efficient administrators, or diligent pupils who could be relied upon to nurture and enrich each other; and

WHEREAS, Since its establishment, Western Reserve Academy has played a valuable role in helping the youth of Ohio to develop their social and academic skills, and it has introduced countless individuals to the benefits of knowledge, the delights of friendship, and the value of self-reliance. Known for its high scholastic standards, the school has followed the example set by other institutions of higher learning, such as Yale, and it has set a fine example of achievement that is worthy of emulation; and

WHEREAS, In working to meet the criteria for educational excellence, the faculty and administration of Western Reserve Academy have demonstrated great commitment, leadership, foresight, and support in providing their students with the best possible education and in promoting achievement in all facets of school life. With energy and enthusiasm, the staff has worked diligently to develop and implement a comprehensive, innovative course of study designed to improve student performance, responsibility, and participation and to help prepare each student to meet the challenges of the future; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate Western Reserve Academy on its Two Hundredth 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 Western Reserve Academy.