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SR299 • 2026

In memory of Captain Seth R. Koval.

In memory of Captain Seth R. Koval.

Passed Legislature

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Sponsor
Tim Schaffer
Last action
Official status
As Adopted by the Senate
Effective date
Not listed

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In memory of Captain Seth R. Koval.

In memory of Captain Seth R.

What This Bill Does

  • In memory of Captain Seth R.
  • Koval.

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Bill History

  1. Ohio Legislature

    As Introduced

  2. Ohio Legislature

    As Adopted by the Senate

Official Summary Text

In memory of Captain Seth R. Koval.

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As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session

S. R. No. 299

2025-2026

Senator
Schaffer

Cosponsors:
Senators McColley, Antonio, Blackshear, Blessing, Brenner, Chavez,
Cirino, Craig, Cutrona, DeMora, Gavarone, Hicks-Hudson, Huffman,
Ingram, Johnson, Koehler, Landis, Lang, Liston, Manchester, Manning,
O'Brien, Patton, Reineke, Reynolds, Roegner, Romanchuk, Smith,
Timken, Weinstein, Wilkin, Wilson

A R E S O L U T I O N

In
memory of Captain Seth R. Koval.

WHEREAS,
The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio
extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Captain
Seth R. Koval on the sorrowful occasion of his death; and

WHEREAS,
Although there are no words to ease the sorrow now felt, surely there
is solace in the remembrance of having known such an outstanding
individual as Seth Koval. Joining the Indiana Air National Guard as a
machinist with the 122nd Fighter Wing in 2006, he transferred to the
Ohio Air National Guard in 2017, and he was serving as a KC-135
instructor pilot with the 166th Air Refueling Squadron, 121st Air
Refueling Wing in support of Operation Epic Fury when he was killed
in the line of duty. His valiant efforts were truly admirable, and
his absence will be keenly felt; and

WHEREAS,
A devoted husband to his wife, Heather, and a loving father, Seth
Koval always used his talents to the benefit of others, and the
laurels of his life stand as a tribute not only to him but also to
those he left behind. The great traditions of our country’s service
men and women are an important chapter of American history, and his
family and friends can be proud of the sacrifices he made to ensure
freedom and justice for all people; and

WHEREAS,
Although the void his death has created can never be filled, Seth
Koval will be remembered as a spirited individual who contributed
immeasurably to the world around him. It is certain that the world is
a richer place for his having been in it, and he will be sorely
missed; therefore be it

RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of
Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, mourn the loss and salute the
memory of a truly unique individual, Captain Seth R. Koval; and be it
further

RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of
this Resolution to the family of Captain Seth R. Koval.