As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 399

2025-2026

Senator Timken

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring the City of Massillon on its Bicentennial.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to recognize the City of Massillon on the jubilant occasion of its Two Hundredth Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, This is, indeed, an auspicious milestone, and celebration is certainly in order. Since the establishment of Massillon when James Duncan recorded the first plat two hundred years ago, its residents have experienced dramatic growth and change, and yet, commendably, even as they have exuberantly embraced the promise of a bright future, they have never relinquished their appreciation for the worthiest virtues of the past. Without sacrificing their sense of tradition in the name of progress, the people of Massillon have managed to nurture a fresh perspective and a positive outlook that endear this distinctive place to all who know it well; and

WHEREAS, Two centuries after it was founded, the City of Massillon still radiates vitality, optimism, and a charm all its own. Clearly, it is a place of many engaging qualities, and its schools, businesses, and civic organizations both embody and thrive upon the values of which our flag is an emblem. A vigorous commitment to public service and an earnest devotion to lofty ideals have long been second nature to many of Massillon's residents, and vigilance, industriousness, and generosity have come to typify their collective character; and

WHEREAS, Every state depends upon such vibrant, durable communities as the City of Massillon for its own survival and stability. Although it has known adversity and tribulation, it has also been favored with its share of blessings. In the years to come, Massillon is sure to remain on its admirable course and to continue to transform challenges into opportunities; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, extend our congratulations to the City of Massillon as it commemorates its Bicentennial and offer our best wishes for its perennial good fortune; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the City of Massillon.