HR 224: Honoring Jim Charters as the recipient of the 2025 Ivonette Wright Miller Award.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Jim Charters on
receiving the Ivonette Wright Miller Award from the National Aviation
Heritage Alliance, August 12, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Jim Charters is, indeed, a remarkable individual,
combining civic concern and dedication with selfless initiative to
become a dynamic leader in the Greater Dayton area, and this
prestigious distinction is a fitting tribute to him for his longtime
volunteer efforts in the preservation of aviation heritage. Through
his unfaltering devotion to service and achievement, he has
distinguished himself as a conscientious and hard-working Ohioan; and

WHEREAS, Willingly giving of his time, energy, and abilities, Jim
Charters has striven to better the world around him, and through his
generous contributions, he has earned the respect and esteem of the
entire community. We are certain that in the years to come, he will
continue to demonstrate the same unwavering commitment to excellence
for which he has become known, and he is truly deserving of high
praise; and

WHEREAS, Jim Charters' inspirational efforts and achievements
reflect his decency and dignity. He can always be relied upon to favor
a worthy cause, and his vision and vitality have been discernible in
all of his ventures. Without fanfare, he has proven himself to be
innovative, resolute, and utterly dependable, and young Ohioans could
find no better example to emulate; 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 Jim Charters on his recent accolade and salute him as one of
Ohio's finest citizens; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Jim Charters.