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As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
S. R. No. 6
2025-2026
Senator
Manning
A R E S O L U T I O N
Honoring
Tom Hamilton on receiving the 2025 National Baseball Hall of Fame and
Museum Ford C. Frick Award.
WHEREAS,
The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are
pleased to congratulate Tom Hamilton on being presented with the 2025
Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting by the National
Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum; and
WHEREAS,
Selection for this prestigious distinction is an honor of which Tom
Hamilton can be proud, for he has been lauded for his outstanding
commitment to excellence, quality of broadcasting abilities,
reverence for the game, popularity with fans, and recognition by his
peers. As the radio announcer calling Cleveland Guardians games since
1990, he has become known for his play-by-play and passionate calls
of some of the franchise’s most historic moments, and we applaud
him on his exemplary record of accomplishment; and
WHEREAS,
Tom Hamilton’s tremendous efforts have helped to guarantee a high
level of success for all projects with which he has been involved and
have earned him the respect and esteem of many. It is through the
unsurpassed dedication of conscientious professionals such as he that
our state continues to grow and prosper and remains responsive to the
needs of its citizens; and
WHEREAS,
Demonstrating a sincere concern for the future of the Cleveland area,
Tom Hamilton has given back to the community far more than he has
gleaned, and his selfless endeavors stand as the hallmark of
responsible citizenship. He has amply displayed his unwavering
determination, as well as his astute knowledge of the game, and it is
only fitting that he be acknowledged for the significant
contributions he has made to the sport of baseball and to the quality
of life in our state; therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of
Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Tom Hamilton on his
national accolade and salute him as one of Ohio’s finest citizens;
and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of
this Resolution to Tom Hamilton.