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SR 11

Honoring the Cardington Volunteer Fire Department on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Reineke

Ohio legislature honors Cardington Volunteer Fire Department's 150-year service history through ceremonial resolution, acknowledging community contributions without creating new policy or funding.

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Bill Summary · SR 11

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 11 is a commemorative resolution honoring the Cardington Volunteer Fire Department in Ohio on the occasion of its 150th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the department's service history and contributions to the community.

Why is this important

Volunteer fire departments are critical infrastructure in many communities, particularly in rural and small-town areas like Cardington. This resolution acknowledges the sustained commitment and sacrifice of volunteers who provide emergency services without compensation, which is meaningful for community recognition and morale.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited substantive impact: As a ceremonial resolution, this bill creates no new policies, funding, or legal obligations—it is purely symbolic recognition
  • Resource allocation questions: Some may question whether legislative time spent on ceremonial resolutions could be directed toward substantive firefighting issues (equipment funding, staffing challenges, training resources)
  • Selectivity of honors: Others might ask why certain volunteer organizations receive legislative recognition while similar departments do not

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

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