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SR 343

Honoring Western Reserve Academy on its Bicentennial.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Casey Weinstein

Senate Resolution 343 formally honors Western Reserve Academy’s bicentennial, recognizing its 200-year contributions to education and the community.

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Bill Summary · SR 343

Summary — Senate Resolution (SR) 343, 136th General Assembly (Ohio)

Purpose and Intent

  • SR 343 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Western Reserve Academy (WRA) on its bicentennial.
  • The resolution recognizes and commemorates the school’s 200-year history and its contributions to education and the community.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal expression of the Ohio Senate’s appreciation and congratulations to Western Reserve Academy on achieving the bicentennial milestone.
  • The resolution typically includes language recognizing WRA’s longstanding role in providing secondary education, the school’s values, and its impact on students, alumni, and the local region.
  • As a resolution, it does not enact new law or direct government policy; it serves as an official acknowledgment by the Senate.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary beneficiaries are Western Reserve Academy and its students, alumni, staff, and supporters, who receive formal recognition from the state legislature.
  • Indirectly, the resolution can raise public awareness of WRA’s bicentennial and may bolster community pride and local historical appreciation.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or administrative mandates are imposed on individuals, schools, or government agencies.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Officially introduced and sponsored by Senator Nickie J. Antonio, with a broad list of co-sponsors from both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly (Senators Blessing, Brenner, Craig, DeMora, Dolan, Gavarone, Hackett, Hicks-Hudson, Huffman, Ingram, Kunze, Lang, Manning, McColley, O’Brien, Reineke, Reynolds, Roegner, Romanchuk, Schaffer, Schuring, Smith, Sykes, and others).
  • The bill was adopted on April 27, 2026, by the Ohio Senate, indicating passage within the Senate chamber.
  • There are associated documents including the text as introduced and the text as adopted (PDFs), allowing readers to review specific language.
  • The resolution is a non-binding ceremonial measure and does not require enactment by the House or signature by the Governor to have effect; adoption by the Senate is the primary procedural milestone.

Additional Notes

  • The resolution also includes an acknowledgment in memory of Carolyn Jean Prentiss, as indicated in the general information section, though this memorial mention is typically part of broader ceremonial or commemorative language within the resolution.
  • A co-sponsor (Casey Weinstein) is listed, indicating cross-chamber collaborative support in the process.

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