Rep. Jim Thomas

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Jackson High School Junior Achievement team as the 2024 National Student Leadership Summit Champion. It commends the students for winning first place in the Company of the Year competition with their business venture, FlameGuard, and acknowledges the support of their teacher and community. The resolution directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of this commendation to the students.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors Hills and Dales Village in Ohio on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. It formally recognizes the community's history since its establishment in 1924 and expresses the House's congratulations for its continued vitality. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the tribute to the village. This measure does not create new laws or change policies but serves solely as a symbolic acknowledgment of the village's milestone.

Maddy summaryHB 223 creates a new "Jackson Local Schools" specialty license plate for Ohio vehicle owners. Money collected from fees paid for this plate will be deposited into a state fund and then distributed to various organizations. The bill specifies that these funds must be used for designated purposes such as cancer research, autism awareness, scholarships for students, and support services for specific communities. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is responsible for collecting the fees and transferring the money to the listed recipients according to the law.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and public service of Ronald Mottl, Sr., who recently passed away. It formally expresses the House of Representatives' condolences to his family and acknowledges his significant contributions as a politician, educator, and community leader in Ohio. The measure directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to Mottl's family as a tribute to his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates August 24 as "Ukraine Independence Day" in Ohio to formally recognize the date Ukraine declared itself an independent, sovereign, and democratic nation. The legislation requires the state to acknowledge this specific day in official records or ceremonies as a symbol of Ukrainian statehood. It does not alter existing laws or create new government programs, but rather establishes a commemorative observance within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the GlenOak High School Cheerleading team as the 2024 NCA National Champion in the novice non-building event. It praises the athletes and their coaches for their sportsmanship, dedication, and specific awards earned at the national competition. The resolution directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of this commendation to the team as a tribute to their achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Evan M. Hill as the 2023 Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year. It acknowledges his long career with the Canton Post, where he earned certification as a drug recognition expert and followed in his father's and grandfather's footsteps. The resolution commends Hill for his leadership, professional ethics, and community service, and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the recognition to him.