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As Adopted by the House
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. R. No. 312
2025-2026
Representative
John
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring
Shelby First United Methodist Church on its Bicentennial.
WHEREAS,
The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General
Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Shelby
First United Methodist Church on its Two Hundredth Anniversary; and
WHEREAS,
Since its inception, Shelby First United Methodist Church has offered
its members the pathway to a more meaningful life by illuminating and
demonstrating the precepts on which the church was founded. The
spirit of love and Christian fellowship that exists within the church
also extends beyond those sacred walls to touch the lives of everyone
encountered by these faith-filled Ohioans; and
WHEREAS,
Under the capable leadership of its pastors, both past and present,
Shelby First United Methodist Church has experienced continual growth
and has provided a source of moral guidance and spiritual motivation
for its congregation. Over the years, the church has enhanced the
quality of life within the area, and through its generous efforts, it
has earned the gratitude and respect of the many citizens it has so
capably served; and
WHEREAS,
An occasion such as this is an important milestone that represents
dedication and commitment. For two centuries, the members of Shelby
First United Methodist Church have kept their faith alive in the
community, and on this special anniversary, they have accepted the
challenge of carrying their beliefs into the future; therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th
General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Shelby
First United Methodist Church on its Two Hundredth Anniversary and
pay tribute to all those joining in the celebration of this joyous
event; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Shelby First United
Methodist Church.