As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
S. R. No. 190
2025-2026
Senator Gavarone
Cosponsors: Senators Blackshear, Huffman
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Jim Charters on receiving the 2025 Ivonette Wright Miller Award.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly 1 of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Jim Charters on 2 being presented with the 2025 Ivonette Wright Miller Award by the 3 National Aviation Heritage Alliance; and
WHEREAS, Jim Charters' distinguished credentials readily explain 5 why he was chosen as the recipient of this honor, a tribute to him for 6 his lifetime volunteerism in support of aviation heritage. Over the 7 past twenty years, he has contributed more than 12,000 hours working 8 in the Wright Brothers exhibits at the Dayton Aviation Heritage 9 National Historical Park, including guiding tours for everyone from 10 visiting dignitaries to schoolchildren and participating in the annual 11 open house at Hawthorn Hill Mansion, and he has also conducted over 12 350 presentations about the Wright Brothers at events throughout the 13 region. He is to be commended for his involvement in many significant 14 endeavors, helping to guarantee a high level of success for all 15 projects with which he has been associated; and
WHEREAS, Whether occupying center stage or working diligently in 17 the wings, Jim Charters has always made his dynamic, supportive 18 presence felt. To his credit, he has shown how very much can be 19 accomplished by a conscientious, industrious person, and he can be 20 proud that his exceptional vision and vitality has inspired many who 21 know him to dedicate themselves similarly; and 22
WHEREAS, Demonstrating a sincere concern for the future of the 23 area, Jim Charters has given back to the community far more than he 24 has gleaned, and his selfless endeavors stand as the hallmark of ..... 25 responsible citizenship. Indeed, it is through the unsurpassed efforts ..... 26 and consistent support of conscientious individuals such as he that ..... 27 our state has continued to grow and prosper; therefore be it ..... 28
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General ..... 29 Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud Jim Charters ..... 30 for exemplary attainment and offer best wishes for ongoing success; ..... 31 and be it further ..... 32
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly ..... 33 authenticated copy of this Resolution to Jim Charters. ..... 34
