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HR446 • 2026

Honoring the Archbold Fire Department on its Sesquicentennial.

Honoring the Archbold Fire Department on its Sesquicentennial.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
James M. Hoops
Last action
Official status
As Adopted by the House
Effective date
Not listed

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Honoring the Archbold Fire Department on its Sesquicentennial.

Honoring the Archbold Fire Department on its Sesquicentennial.

What This Bill Does

  • Honoring the Archbold Fire Department on its Sesquicentennial.

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Bill History

  1. Ohio Legislature

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  2. Ohio Legislature

    As Adopted by the House

Official Summary Text

Honoring the Archbold Fire Department on its Sesquicentennial.

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As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session

H. R. No. 446

2025-2026

Representative
Hoops

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring
the Archbold Fire Department on its Sesquicentennial.

WHEREAS,
The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General
Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend the Archbold Fire Department
on the One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of its founding; and

WHEREAS,
Recognition of this prestigious milestone is a fitting tribute to the
Archbold Fire Department, for since its establishment in 1876, this
fine agency has attained a praiseworthy record of service to local
residents and businesses. Indeed, the department's achievements are a
justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection not only on
the organization itself but also on its astute leaders, on its
hard-working members, and on the community it serves; and

WHEREAS,
While many people are content to take a passive role in life, the
members of the Archbold Fire Department have risked their own safety
to ensure the well-being of their fellow citizens, and the enthusiasm
and devotion to duty they have shown in all of their endeavors have
earned them the gratitude and respect of all those they have
safeguarded. We are certain that as they maintain their unwavering
dedication to service, these individuals will continue in the
tradition of excellence that has long been the department's hallmark;
and

WHEREAS,
We are delighted to honor the many members of the Archbold Fire
Department, both past and present, for they have proven themselves to
be conscientious, valiant Ohioans. Considering the bravery,
commitment, and self‑sacrifice of these heroes, it is no
surprise that they inspire such trust and confidence, and without a
doubt, their noteworthy accomplishments demonstrate the potential of
individuals to have a positive effect on the quality of life in our
society; therefore be it

RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th
General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate
the Archbold Fire Department on the memorable occasion of its One
Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary and extend best wishes for ongoing
prosperity; and be it further

RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly
authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Archbold Fire
Department.