HR 283: Honoring Robert Hinkle as he retires from the Ohio Auditor of State's Office.
The resolution honors Robert Hinkle for his retirement as the Chief Deputy Auditor of the Auditor of State's office. He has demonstrated a profound commitment to the state, showcasing energy and expertise as a civil servant over the course of nearly forty years. Hinkle is credited with developing an electronic financial statement reporting system for local governments and leading the integration of data analytics and technology into audit practices. His numerous contributions will not be forgotten, and his fine character, keen intellect, and decisive leadership will be sorely missed. The resolution extends best wishes for the future and pays tribute to Robert Hinkle's service to the Auditor of State's office.
| Nov. 12, 2025 | Adopted: Rules and Reference |
As Adopted by the House
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. R. No. 283
$2025-2026$
Speaker Huffman, Representatives Roemer, McClain
Auditor of State's Office.
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Robert Hinkle on
his retirement as the chief deputy auditor for the Ohio Auditor of
State's Office; and
WHEREAS, Bob Hinkle is to be commended, for throughout his
illustrious tenure with the Ohio Auditor of State's Office, he has
completed an array of challenging duties with genuine distinction. For
more than forty years, he has enthusiastically demonstrated his
profound commitment to our state, revealing a wealth of energy and
expertise as a civil servant. Without question, he has been one of
Ohio's most precious assets, and he can be proud that his vision and
vitality have impelled many who know him to dedicate themselves
similarly; and
WHEREAS, The only chief deputy auditor to serve under four
different Ohio Auditors of State, Bob Hinkle is credited with
developing and implementing an electronic financial statement
reporting system for local governments and for leading the effort
within the Auditor's Office to integrate data analytics and technology
into audit practices. Clearly, few of his colleagues can rival the
depth and duration of his allegiance to the State of Ohio, and in the
wake of his departure, he can be assured that his numerous
contributions will not be forgotten and that his fine character, keen
intellect, and decisive leadership will be sorely missed; and
WHEREAS, We are proud to note that it is through the unsurpassed
efforts and deep commitment of conscientious people such as Bob Hinkle
that the State of Ohio continues to grow and prosper. Over the years,
he has striven to serve his fellow citizens to the best of his .....
ability, and we applaud him for his stellar career; therefore be it .....
the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, pay
tribute to Robert Hinkle on his service to the Ohio Auditor of State's
Office 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 Robert Hinkle.
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