As Adopted by the Senate

134th General Assembly

Regular Session S. C. R. No. 8

2021-2022

Senators Hottinger, Romanchuk

Cosponsors: Senators Antonio, Cirino, Craig, Fedor, Schaffer, Yuko, Blessing, Brenner, Gavarone, Hackett, Johnson, Kunze, Peterson, Reineke, Roegner, Rulli, Schuring, Sykes, Thomas

A c o n c u r r e n t R E S O L U T I O N

To promote the induction of Dick Schafrath into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF OHIO (THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING):

WHEREAS, The members of the 134th General Assembly of the State of Ohio are pleased to support the induction of Dick Schafrath into the Pro Football Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, Dick Schafrath was, indeed, deserving of induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, for it would be a fitting tribute to him for his numerous accomplishments in the sport of American football. He was an offensive lineman with the Cleveland Browns for thirteen seasons from 1959 to 1971, and, throughout this time, the team never had a losing season, compiling a record of 59-23-2, winning five conference or division titles, and winning a national championship. During his career, Dick Schafrath blocked for such Pro Football Hall of Fame running backs as Jim Brown, Bobby Mitchell, and Leroy Kelly, and he was named a National Football League All-Pro for four years; and

WHEREAS, Dick Schafrath was a remarkable individual, for he successfully combined talent and competitive spirit with the highest ideals of good sportsmanship to become a truly exceptional athlete. He is certainly deserving of high praise; and

WHEREAS, Dick Schafrath's record of personal and professional achievement stands as a hallmark worthy of emulation, and he inspired countless individuals to excel in numerous areas of endeavor. With or without national acclaim, his accomplishments and leadership are a justifiable source of pride for his family, his community, and the Cleveland Browns; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the 134th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, in adopting this resolution, salute the memory of Dick Schafrath and encourage the selection committee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to acknowledge his merits by inducting him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit duly authenticated copies of this resolution to the family of Dick Schafrath, to the selection committee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and to the news media of Ohio.