As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 33
2025-2026
Senator McColley
Cosponsors: Senators Blessing, Brenner, Chavez, Cirino, Cutrona, Gavarone,
Huffman, Johnson, Koehler, Landis, Lang, Manchester, Manning, O'Brien, Patton,
Reineke, Reynolds, Roegner, Romanchuk, Schaffer, Timken, Wilkin, Wilson
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring Marcus Benjamin for outstanding service to
the State of Ohio.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly
of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Marcus Benjamin
for his loyal service to the Ohio Senate; and
WHEREAS, Throughout Marcus Benjamin’s distinguished tenure, he has
demonstrated an unwavering dedication to performing his duties and
fulfilling his responsibilities with the utmost diligence and
competence. Starting as a legislative assistant for Senator Thomas
Patton in 2012, he went on to serve as a policy advisor and senior
policy advisor before being named a deputy policy director. In his
work, he has been instrumental in maintaining the efficiency and
effectiveness of the legislative process and in ensuring that our
state continues to uphold the ideals that are embodied in our
constitution and in the laws enacted under it; and
WHEREAS, The expertise and professionalism Marcus Benjamin has
shown in his endeavors have gained him the admiration and esteem of
all those with whom he has been associated. As he reflects on his
service with the Ohio General Assembly staff, he has the satisfaction
of knowing that he has provided a valuable service to the state, and
his record of achievement will stand as a hallmark for others to
emulate; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Benjamin’s contributions to the State of Ohio have
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been greatly appreciated by everyone who has had the pleasure of
working with him. He has displayed exceptional devotion,
responsibility, and enthusiasm over the years, and we offer best
wishes as he begins a new chapter in his estimable career; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Marcus Benjamin
for his exemplary public service and applaud him as a fine Ohioan; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Marcus Benjamin.
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