HR 221: Honoring St. Paul Lutheran Church on its Sesquicentennial.
The bill recognizes and honors St. Paul Lutheran Church on its 150th anniversary, celebrating September 14, 2025. The church has provided a pathway to a more meaningful life for its members, demonstrating the precepts on which it was founded. The church's spirit of love and Christian fellowship extends beyond its walls, touching the lives of everyone encountered. Under the leadership of its pastors, the church has experienced growth and provided moral guidance and spiritual motivation to its congregation. The church has enhanced the quality of life in the area and earned the gratitude and respect of the citizens it has served. The bill commends the church on its anniversary and pays tribute to all those joining in the celebration. A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
| Aug. 13, 2025 | Adopted |
As Adopted by the House
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. R. No. 221
$2025-2026$
Representative Miller, J.
A RESOLUTION
Honoring St. Paul Lutheran Church on its
Sesquicentennial.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to St. Paul Lutheran Church on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary, celebrated September 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, St. Paul Lutheran Church has offered its members the pathway to a more meaningful life by illuminating and demonstrating the precepts on which it was founded. The spirit of love and Christian fellowship that exists within the church also extends beyond those sacred walls to touch the lives of everyone encountered by these devout disciples; and
WHEREAS, Under the capable leadership of its pastors, both past and present, St. Paul Lutheran Church has experienced continual growth and has provided a source of moral guidance and spiritual motivation for its congregation. Over the years, the church has enhanced the quality of life within the area, and through its generous efforts, it has earned the gratitude and respect of the many citizens it has so capably served; and
WHEREAS, An occasion such as this is an important milestone that represents dedication and commitment. For a century and a half, the members of St. Paul Lutheran Church have kept their faith alive in the Amherst community, and on this special anniversary, they have accepted the challenge of carrying their beliefs into the future; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution,
commend St. Paul Lutheran Church on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary and pay tribute to all those joining in the celebration of this joyous event; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
H. R. No. 221 Page 2
As Adopted by the House
commend St. Paul Lutheran Church on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary and pay tribute to all those joining in the celebration of this joyous event; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to St. Paul Lutheran Church.