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SR 167

Honoring St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church on its Quasquicentennial.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Al Cutrona

Ohio legislature formally honors St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church's 125th anniversary with commemorative resolution recognizing its historical and community contributions.

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Bill Summary · SR 167

Legislative bill overview

SR 167 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Ohio legislature honoring St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church on its 125th anniversary (quasquicentennial). The resolution recognizes the church's historical significance and contributions to its community.

Why is this important

Commemorative resolutions like this serve as official public recognition of cultural and religious institutions that have shaped local communities. They create a formal legislative record acknowledging historical milestones and can support community pride and institutional legacy documentation.

Potential points of contention

  • Separation of church and state concerns: Some may question whether state legislatures should formally honor specific religious institutions, though commemorative resolutions are generally considered ceremonial rather than substantive policy
  • Selective recognition: Questions about why certain religious institutions receive legislative honors while others do not, and whether this reflects equitable treatment across faith communities
  • Resource allocation perspective: Critics might argue legislative time should focus on substantive policy rather than ceremonial resolutions, though the minimal resource cost makes this a minor consideration

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

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