Ohio 2025-2026 Regular Session

Ohio Senate Bill SR7

Introduced
1/13/25  

Caption

Honoring St. Peter Catholic Church on its Sesquicentennial.

Summary

SR7 is a simple Senate resolution honoring St. Peter Catholic Church in North Ridgeville on the occasion of its 150th anniversary, or sesquicentennial. The resolution recognizes the church’s long history, its spiritual leadership under Pastor Bob Franco and prior pastors, and its role in providing moral guidance, Christian fellowship, and community support over many decades. The resolution does not create or amend any state law, change public policy, or appropriate funds. Its effect is ceremonial only: it formally congratulates the church and directs the Senate Clerk to send an authenticated copy of the resolution to St. Peter Catholic Church as a tribute to the celebration.

Impact

SR7 has no substantive impact on Ohio statutes, regulations, or government programs. It is a commemorative measure that serves to recognize a local religious institution’s milestone and to place the Senate’s congratulations into the official record, with the only administrative action being transmission of the resolution to the church.

Sentiment

The sentiment around SR7 is strongly positive and celebratory. The resolution’s language expresses admiration for the church’s longevity, its service to the community, and the faith and fellowship it has fostered. No opposition, controversy, or dissent is reflected in the available bill text, voting history, or committee information.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention associated with SR7 because it is a noncontroversial honorary resolution. The only potentially sensitive aspect is that it specifically recognizes a Catholic church, but the measure is framed as a ceremonial tribute to a local institution rather than a policy statement, and no objections appear in the available record.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OH HB271

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Similar Bills

No similar bills found.