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SR 153

Honoring Ricardo DeLaSerda, Jr. on his retirement from Ohio Legislative Information Systems.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Nickie Antonio and 32 co-sponsors

Ohio legislature formally honors Ricardo DeLaSerda, Jr.'s retirement from Legislative Information Systems through adopted ceremonial resolution.

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Bill Summary · SR 153

Legislative bill overview

SR 153 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Ricardo DeLaSerda, Jr. for his retirement from the Ohio Legislative Information Systems department. The resolution recognizes his service and contributions to the state legislature's technological infrastructure.

Why is this important

While not substantive legislation, such resolutions formally acknowledge public servants' career achievements and are part of legislative tradition recognizing institutional knowledge and dedicated service. This type of recognition can boost morale within state agencies and set a cultural precedent for honoring long-term employees.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation debate: Some may question whether legislative time should be spent on ceremonial resolutions versus substantive policy work, though this is a minor procedural matter
  • Institutional transparency: The resolution provides limited public information about DeLaSerda's specific accomplishments or tenure length, making it difficult for citizens to assess the significance of his contributions
  • Equity concerns: Questions may arise about whether all retiring state employees receive similar recognition or if this reflects selective acknowledgment based on position or connections

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

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