Recognizing the National Black Caucus of State Legislators

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As Introduced

136th
General Assembly

Regular
Session
H. C. R. No. 45

2025-2026

Representatives
Brewer, Upchurch

Cosponsors:
Representatives Brennan, Brownlee, Synenberg, Lett, Tims, Thomas, C.

A
c o n c u r r e n t R E S O L U T I O N

Recognizing
the National Black Caucus of State Legislators on the occasion of its
50th Anniversary.

BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO (THE
SENATE CONCURRING):

WHEREAS,
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) is celebrating
its 50th Anniversary, marking five decades of service, leadership,
and policy innovation on behalf of African American communities
across the United States; and

WHEREAS,
NBCSL is a bipartisan membership organization representing more than
700 African American state legislators nationwide, collectively
amplifying the voices of over 50 million African Americans; and

WHEREAS,
Since its founding in 1977, NBCSL has served as a national network
and clearinghouse for the exchange of ideas, research, and best
practices among African American state legislators and their staff,
strengthening their ability to craft effective public policy; and

WHEREAS,
NBCSL has advanced its mission through high-quality research,
training, and educational initiatives that support legislators in
making informed decisions on issues affecting African Americans and
other underserved communities; and

WHEREAS,
NBCSL has been a leading national advocate on matters of equity,
economic opportunity, health, education, criminal justice reform, and
community well-being, and continues to champion collaborative,
bipartisan solutions to the most pressing challenges facing states;
and

WHEREAS,
The organization's work in developing resolutions and model
legislation has empowered state legislators—including members of
the Ohio General Assembly—to introduce and advance policies that
improve outcomes for families, strengthen communities, and expand
opportunity; and

WHEREAS,
NBCSL's 50-year legacy reflects a sustained commitment to public
service, leadership development, and the advancement of policies that
uplift historically marginalized communities; and

WHEREAS,
The Ohio General Assembly recognizes the invaluable contributions of
NBCSL to state legislatures across the nation and celebrates the
organization's continued partnership with Ohio lawmakers; now
therefore be it

RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the 136th General Assembly of the State of
Ohio, in adopting this resolution, congratulate the National Black
Caucus of State Legislators on its 50th Anniversary and commend its
decades of leadership, advocacy, and service; and be it further

RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit duly
authenticated copies of this resolution to the National Black Caucus
of State Legislators as a symbol of our esteem and recognition, and
to the news media of Ohio.