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HR321 • 2026

Honoring Gary Blevins as the 2025 Sports Artist of the Year.

Honoring Gary Blevins as the 2025 Sports Artist of the Year.

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Sponsor
Bernard Willis
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As Adopted by the House
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Honoring Gary Blevins as the 2025 Sports Artist of the Year.

Honoring Gary Blevins as the 2025 Sports Artist of the Year.

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  • Honoring Gary Blevins as the 2025 Sports Artist of the Year.

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Honoring Gary Blevins as the 2025 Sports Artist of the Year.

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As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session

H. R. No. 321

2025-2026

Representative
Willis

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring
Gary Blevins as the 2025 Sports Artist of the Year.

WHEREAS,
The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General
Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Gary Blevins on being
named the 2025 Sports Artist of the Year by the United States Sports
University; and

WHEREAS,
A creative and talented individual, Gary Blevins has demonstrated
exemplary initiative, enthusiasm, and perseverance in developing and
sharing his skills, and as a result, he was selected as United States
Sports University’s 2025 Sports Artist of the Year. A lifelong
painter, he is the operator of the Gary Blevins Art Gallery in
Springfield, which he opened in 2023, and he has become known for
portraying various athletic figures and important moments in Ohio
sports history. His unwavering commitment to excellence has earned
him a reputation as a truly gifted local artist, and he is deserving
of high praise; and

WHEREAS,
Over the years, Gary Blevins has worked tirelessly to develop his
special talents of expression, and through his art, he has inspired
and gained the respect of many. His noteworthy success is a
justifiable source of pride for him and his family, and we are
certain that as he further pursues his artistic interests, he will
continue to make invaluable contributions to his community and to the
world around him; and

WHEREAS,
The arts are an integral component of our shared heritage, helping
people communicate across national, cultural, and social platforms.
Gary Blevins is to be applauded for his efforts to promote the arts
in our society, thus enhancing the lives of those touched by this
universal language; 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 Gary
Blevins for outstanding artistic achievement and salute him as a fine
Ohioan; and be it further

RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Gary Blevins.