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As Adopted by the House
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. R. No. 438
2025-2026
Representative
Deeter
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring
Wellington 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
Wellington First United Methodist Church on its Two Hundredth
Anniversary, celebrated May 17, 2026; and
WHEREAS,
Since its inception, Wellington 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,
Wellington 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
Wellington 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
Wellington 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 Wellington First United
Methodist Church.