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SR 186: Honoring Sidney First Presbyterian Church on its Bicentennial.
What SR 186 does, verified September 28, 2025
The resolution honors Sidney First Presbyterian Church on its bicentennial anniversary. The church has been a significant place of worship since 1825, serving the community and providing spiritual inspiration for its congregation. It has encouraged people to pursue lives of service, learning, and fellowship, and has been a positive influence on the surrounding residents. Despite facing numerous challenges, the church has remained committed to its faith and continues to uphold its legacy of faith and fellowship. The resolution applauds the church's dedication and offers best wishes for its continued success in the years to come.
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| Sep. 03, 2025 | Adopted |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, September 3, 2025 · 435 words
As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
S. R. No. 186
2025-2026
Senator Manchester
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Sidney First Presbyterian Church on its Bicentennial.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Sidney First Presbyterian Church on the memorable occasion of its Two Hundredth Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Sidney First Presbyterian Church has been an important place of worship in the community since 1825, first serving area residents in a log building that held the Shelby County seat, courthouse, jail, and church before Sidney was an organized village and eventually growing to the institution it is today. For the past two centuries, this House of God has served as a tremendous source of spiritual inspiration for its congregation, and it has encouraged countless people to pursue lives of service, learning, and fellowship; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious celebration offers the members of Sidney First Presbyterian Church the opportunity to share their memories and to reflect on the benefits of life in their close-knit community. Under the guidance of many fine religious leaders, both past and present, the parishioners have expanded on the best traditions of the past to ensure a benevolent and prosperous future, and they can be proud of the remarkable examples they have set through their values and principles; and
WHEREAS, The members of Sidney First Presbyterian Church have stood strong in the face of numerous challenges, and they have had a positive impact on the lives of many local residents. Indeed, this milestone represents their dedication and commitment to keep their faith alive in the surrounding community, and all those associated with this beacon of society are deserving of high praise; therefore be
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud Sidney First Presbyterian Church on its Two Hundredth Anniversary and offer best wishes as it upholds its rich legacy of faith and fellowship in the years to come; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Sidney First Presbyterian Church.
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