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SR 408

In memory of Sergeant Scott Ries.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Al Landis and 1 co-sponsor

The bill honors Sergeant Scott Ries for decades of law enforcement service and community dedication with an official commemorative resolution.

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Bill Summary · SR 408

Overview

  • Bill: SR 408 (Senate Resolution)
  • Session: 136th General Assembly, Regular Session
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Title: In memory of Sergeant Scott Ries
  • Introduced by: Senator Al Landis
  • Co-sponsors: Senator Mark Romanchuk
  • Action: Adopted on 2026-07-08

Purpose and intent

  • To honor and pay tribute to Sergeant Scott Ries, recognizing his life, service, and contributions to the community.
  • The resolution expresses deepest sympathy to his family and friends and acknowledges his professional achievements and character.

Key provisions and contents

  • Formal tribute: The resolution records a memorial pronouncement in the Ohio Senate, praising Scott Ries for his service and personal qualities.
  • Career summary: It documents Ries’s professional history, noting his service as:
    • A deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office
    • An officer with the Sugar Grove Police Department
    • A ten-year veteran of the Rittman Police Department
  • Character and impact: The text highlights Ries’s integrity, dedication, competence, and esteem among peers and supervisors, describing him as a fine ambassador for law enforcement and a leading citizen.
  • Community and family emphasis: The resolution emphasizes his devotion to the community and his family, portraying him as selfless and inspirational.
  • Issuance of tribute: The Senate adopts the resolution as an official commemorative expression.
  • Communications: The Clerk of the Senate is instructed to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to Sergeant Ries’s family.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: The family and friends of Sergeant Scott Ries receive formal recognition and condolences via the resolution.
  • Public-facing impact: The Ohio Senate formally records respect and appreciation for Ries’s contributions to law enforcement and the community.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Process: Introduced as a Senate Resolution recognizing a public servant; subsequently adopted by the Ohio Senate.
  • Timeline: Action history indicates adoption occurred on July 8, 2026.
  • Public record: The resolution provides an official, permanent record of the Senate’s tribute.

Summary

SR 408 is a commemorative Senate resolution honoring Sergeant Scott Ries for his decades of law enforcement service across multiple agencies and his commitment to the community. It expresses sympathy to his family, extols his professional and personal virtues, and directs the Clerk to deliver an authenticated copy to his relatives. The measure is an ceremonial acknowledgment without policy changes or fiscal implications.

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

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