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SR 44

Honoring the Village of Baltimore on its Bicentennial.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tim Schaffer

Ohio Senate honors Village of Baltimore's 200-year history with commemorative recognition resolution.

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Bill Summary · SR 44

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 44 is a commemorative resolution honoring the Village of Baltimore, Ohio on the occasion of its 200th anniversary. The resolution formally recognizes the village's two centuries of history and contributions to the state.

Why is this important

Commemorative resolutions serve to officially acknowledge significant milestones in communities' histories and can strengthen local pride and identity. They also create an official legislative record of important events in Ohio's communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation concerns: Some may question whether legislative time should be spent on commemorative resolutions versus substantive policy matters
  • Selectivity questions: Communities may wonder why some bicentennials receive state recognition while others do not, and what criteria determine this selection
  • Limited practical impact: Unlike legislation, resolutions carry no binding legal effect or funding, so practical benefits to the community are largely symbolic

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

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