As Introduced 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. R. No. 44 2025-2026 Senator Schaffer A R E S O L U T I O N Honoring the Village of Baltimore on its Bicentennial. WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to the Village of Baltimore on the auspicious occasion of its Two Hundredth Anniversary; and WHEREAS, The Village of Baltimore was formed in 1825, and recognition of its Two Hundredth Anniversary is, indeed, a fitting tribute to this fine community. Over the past two centuries, it has become known for its residents’ cooperation, integrity, and willingness to work hard, and these exemplary qualities are still manifested by its citizens today; and WHEREAS, Throughout Baltimore’s existence, its generous and civic- minded population has enjoyed a wealth of benefits, and those who currently make the village their home can take great pride in their community and its rich heritage. Their efforts have certainly made the area a pleasant and friendly place in which to live and work; and WHEREAS, America is only as strong as her individual communities, which are unique and which make significant contributions to the culture of our state and nation. The Bicentennial of the Village of Baltimore offers its citizens the opportunity to share their memories and experiences and to reflect on the benefits of life in their close- knit community, and they have certainly built on the best traditions of yesterday to ensure a tomorrow filled with hope; therefore be it RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend the Village of Baltimore on its Two Hundred Anniversary and look to its future with 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 S. R. No. 44 Page 2 As Introduced great optimism; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Village of Baltimore. 26 27 28