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OH SR85

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Charleta Tavares

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Origin

Senate

129th General Assembly (2011-2012)

AI Summary

  • Honors the memory of John W. Bowen, a World War II U.S. armed forces veteran and attorney who passed away
  • Recognizes Bowen's service in the Ohio Senate from 1967 to 1970, where he became the first African-American state legislator from Franklin County
  • Acknowledges Bowen's service on the Ohio Board of Regents from 1978 to 1982 and his private law practice before, between, and after his public offices
  • Expresses the Senate's profound sense of loss and pays tribute to Bowen's dedication to improving quality of life and his legacy of care and commitment
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to Bowen's family

Legislative Description

In memory of John W. Bowen.

Last Action

Adopted

6/2/2011

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