As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
S. R. No. 207
2025-2026
Senator Hicks-Hudson
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly 1 of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium on its 2 One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary, commemorated October 21-23, 3 2025; and
WHEREAS, Opened in 1900, the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium can be 5 justly proud of its illustrious history of conservation, community 6 impact, and commitment to the future, and it has played a valuable 7 role in local endeavors as well as in projects that have reached 8 across the globe to Africa, Aruba, Brazil, Nepal, the Pacific Islands, 9 and Tasmania. Indeed, it has become a respected resource, and its many 10 outstanding accomplishments are a justifiable source of pride and an 11 excellent reflection not only on the institution itself but also on 12 its hard-working staff and volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium has 14 witnessed many changes, and it now stands as a testament to the growth 15 of its facilities and programs over the past one hundred twenty-five 16 years. We are certain that as this worthy endeavor maintains its 17 unfaltering devotion to service, it will continue in the tradition of 18 excellence that has become its hallmark and has enriched the lives of 19 its visitors; and
WHEREAS, An occasion such as this is a significant milestone that 21 represents dedication and vision, and on this special anniversary, the 22 stewards of the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium can celebrate the splendors 23 and wonders of wildlife and our natural world. We commend their 24 estimable efforts to carry this important work into the future; 25 therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General ..... 27 Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, praise the Toledo Zoo ..... 28 and Aquarium on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary and salute it ..... 29 as a fine Ohio zoological institution; and be it further ..... 30
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly ..... 31 authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium. ..... 32
Approved by the Senate this ______ day of ________________, 2025.
