HR 230: Honoring Westlake United Methodist Church on its Bicentennial.
The bill is a resolution honoring a local United Methodist church, Westlake United Methodist Church, on its 200th anniversary. The church was founded in 1825 as Dover Methodist Episcopal Church and has since thrived and flourished, achieving a praiseworthy record of service. The church's numerous social, religious, and humanitarian projects and programs have improved the area and gained it the esteem and appreciation of the community. The resolution commends the church on this occasion and extends best wishes for its future, acknowledging the dedication and hard work of its members and leaders.
| Sep. 03, 2025 | Adopted |
As Adopted by the House
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. R. No. 230
2025-2026
Representative Sweeney
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Westlake United Methodist Church on its Bicentennial.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Westlake United Methodist Church on its Two Hundredth Anniversary, celebrated September 6-7, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Recognition of this significant milestone is a fitting tribute to Westlake United Methodist Church, for over the past two centuries, it has attained a praiseworthy record of service. Since its founding in 1825 as Dover Methodist Episcopal Church, Westlake UMC has thrived and flourished, and the achievements of this fine house of worship are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection not only on the church itself but also on its devoted leaders and members and on Westlake as a whole; and
WHEREAS, The source of numerous social, religious, and humanitarian projects and programs, Westlake United Methodist Church has improved the area, and its tremendous contributions have gained it the esteem and appreciation of the entire community. We are certain that in the years to come, the church will maintain the tradition of spiritual enlightenment that has long been its hallmark; and
WHEREAS, A church anniversary is a special event that reinforces the enduring faith of the congregation and its leaders. Indeed, all those associated with Westlake United Methodist Church have given freely of their time and energy in support of its various projects and initiatives, and they are truly worthy of acknowledgement; 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 Westlake United Methodist Church on the occasion of its Two Hundredth Anniversary and extend best wishes for the future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Westlake United Methodist Church.
As Adopted by the House of Representatives