As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 101
2025-2026
Senator Gavarone
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring the Wood County District Public Library on
its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly
of Ohio are pleased to applaud the Wood County District Public Library
on the auspicious occasion of its Sesquicentennial; and
WHEREAS, Recognition of this prestigious milestone is a fitting
tribute to the Wood County District Public Library, for throughout its
history, this fine institution has attained a remarkable record of
service to the area. Established as the Bowling Green Library
Association in 1875 with seventy-five supporters, the organization was
ever-changing and dependent on subscriptions before closing in 1888,
and in 1914, the women of the Shakespeare Round Table opened the first
location of the Bowling Green Library. Since then, it has grown into
the flourishing system that has become a pillar of its community, and
it is truly deserving of high praise; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Wood County District Public
Library has fostered education, culture, and individual growth by
providing a variety of innovative and beneficial programs and
services. As a focal point for many civic activities and a valuable
instrument for community improvement, the library system 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 offer 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
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proud to note that it is through the efforts of institutions such as
the Wood County District Public Library 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 Wood County
District Public Library on its One Hundred Fiftieth 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 Wood County District
Public Library.
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