As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 6
2025-2026
Senator Manning
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring Tom Hamilton on receiving the 2025 National
Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Ford C. Frick
Award.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly
of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Tom Hamilton on being presented
with the 2025 Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting by
the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum; and
WHEREAS, Selection for this prestigious distinction is an honor of
which Tom Hamilton can be proud, for he has been lauded for his
outstanding commitment to excellence, quality of broadcasting
abilities, reverence for the game, popularity with fans, and
recognition by his peers. As the radio announcer calling Cleveland
Guardians games since 1990, he has become known for his play-by-play
and passionate calls of some of the franchise’s most historic moments,
and we applaud him on his exemplary record of accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, Tom Hamilton’s tremendous efforts have helped to
guarantee a high level of success for all projects with which he has
been involved and have earned him the respect and esteem of many. It
is through the unsurpassed dedication of conscientious professionals
such as he that our state continues to grow and prosper and remains
responsive to the needs of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating a sincere concern for the future of the
Cleveland area, Tom Hamilton has given back to the community far more
than he has gleaned, and his selfless endeavors stand as the hallmark
of responsible citizenship. He has amply displayed his unwavering
determination, as well as his astute knowledge of the game, and it is
only fitting that he be acknowledged for the significant contributions
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he has made to the sport of baseball and to the quality of life in our
state; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Tom Hamilton on
his national accolade and salute him as one of Ohio’s finest citizens;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Tom Hamilton.
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