Bill > SR216

This resolution honors the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft for receiving the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, a prestigious recognition from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association. The resolution commends the division for its exceptional work in protecting Ohio's natural resources, demonstrating a commitment to innovation, accessibility, and conservation, and highlighting recent achievements like the development of Great Council State Park. It specifically acknowledges the leadership of Director Mary Mertz and Division Chief Glen Cobb, praising their vision and expertise in preserving the environment while providing public recreational opportunities. The resolution formally applauds the division for its national accolade and extends best wishes for continued success, and directs the Senate Clerk to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to the ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft as a formal recognition of their outstanding contributions.

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sr216