Election 2026

The November 3 election will reshape legislatures. Stay current on every seat, staff, and committee change with GovBuddy.

Stay Current
Home/Bills/SR 257Ohio · 136th General Assembly (2025–2026)
Senate ResolutionChaptered/Signed

SR 257: Honoring Jonathan Thomas for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.

Ohio · Senate · 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) · last verified September 26, 2026

What SR 257 does, verified September 26, 2026

The resolution honors an individual, Jonathan Thomas, for his outstanding service to the state of Ohio. He has demonstrated exceptional dedication and initiative, serving as a sergeant-at-arms and page coordinator in the Ohio senate. Throughout his career, Thomas has shown a commitment to improving the quality of life in the state. He is recognized for his sincerity, energy, and conscientious work. The resolution commends Thomas on his exemplary state service and offers best wishes for his future.

Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
✓In CommitteeComplete
✓First Chamber FloorComplete
✓Second ChamberComplete
✓GovernorComplete
6ChapteredCurrent
Last action: Adopted (2026-01-12)Alert me
Author and sponsors
Full contact details, staff, and committees with Connect, $16/moUnlock
Coauthors
Nickie AntonioWillis BlackshearLouis BlessingAndrew BrennerBrian ChavezJerry CirinoHearcel CraigAl CutronaWilliam DeMoraTheresa GavaronePaula Hicks-HudsonStephen Huffman
Recent actions1 total · showing 1
Jan. 12, 2026Adopted
Latest bill textIntroduced version, January 12, 2026 · 382 words

As Introduced

136th General Assembly
Regular Session
2025-2026

S. R. No. 257

Senators McColley, Schaffer

Cosponsors: Senators Antonio, Blackshear, Blessing, Brenner, Chavez, Cirino, Craig, Cutrona, DeMora, Gavarone, Hicks-Hudson, Huffman, Ingram, Johnson, Koehler, Landis, Lang, Liston, Manchester, Manning, O'Brien, Patton, Reineke, Reynolds, Roegner, Romanchuk, Smith, Timken, Weinstein, Wilkin, Wilson

A RESOLUTION

Honoring Jonathan Thomas for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Jonathan Thomas for his loyal service to the State of Ohio; and

WHEREAS, Jonathan Thomas is, indeed, a remarkable individual, for he has combined civic concern and dedication with selfless initiative to become a dynamic asset to the Ohio Senate. Commencing his tenure as a sergeant-at-arms in 2016, he also served as a page coordinator from 2020 to 2025, and he has diligently provided an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and experience to numerous grateful and appreciative members of the General Assembly; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Jonathan Thomas has clearly shown the potential of each person to have a positive effect on the quality of life in our society. Always sincere and energetic in his approach to his work, he has distinguished himself as a conscientious and responsible Ohioan, and he is truly deserving of high praise; and

WHEREAS, We are proud to note that it is through the unsurpassed efforts and deep commitment of diligent people such as Jonathan Thomas 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 on his fine work; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Jonathan Thomas on his exemplary state service and offer best wishes for health and happiness 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 Jonathan Thomas.

S.R. No. 257
As Introduced
Page 2

Text of SR 257 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions
GovBuddy Demo

See how GovBuddy fits your team.

Share a few details and our team will follow up with a focused walkthrough.