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SR 35

Honoring David Reedy for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Blessing and 23 co-sponsors

Ohio Senate adopts ceremonial resolution honoring David Reedy for outstanding state service, with no legislative or budgetary impact.

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Bill Summary · SR 35

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 35 is a ceremonial resolution honoring David Reedy for his outstanding service contributions to the State of Ohio. The resolution was introduced by five state senators and was adopted on February 11, 2025. This type of resolution does not create new law or allocate funding, but formally recognizes an individual's achievements and service.

Why is this important

Legislative honors serve an important civic function by publicly recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to their state or community. Such resolutions can acknowledge public servants, community leaders, or citizens whose work has benefited Ohio, thereby setting examples and building institutional memory of valued service.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public context: The resolution text itself provides no details about Reedy's specific accomplishments, making it difficult for the public to understand why this particular honor was merited
  • Resource use debate: Some argue that legislative time should prioritize substantive policy work rather than ceremonial resolutions, though others view such recognition as a legitimate legislative function
  • Selection criteria transparency: Without clear publicly available criteria for who receives such honors, questions may arise about whether recognition is based purely on merit or influenced by political relationships

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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