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OH SR563

Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/6/2020

Primary Sponsor

Tina Maharath

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Origin

Senate

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Ohio National Guard's exemplary service in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Ohio National Guard comprises more than 16,000 personnel from the Army and Air National Guard, making it the nation's fourth-largest National Guard
  • Governor Mike DeWine activated approximately 300 personnel on March 18, 2020, for humanitarian COVID-19 relief efforts including food bank support, sample collection, testing, and staffing assistance at long-term care facilities and correctional institutions
  • Approximately 360 personnel are supporting 14 food bank warehouses providing food to all 88 Ohio counties, approximately 140 personnel are assisting with free COVID-19 testing, and approximately 30 courier personnel are delivering samples to laboratories
  • Directs the Senate Clerk to transmit the resolution to Adjutant General Major General John C. Harris Jr., Governor Mike DeWine, and Ohio news media

Legislative Description

Recognize Ohio National Guard for response to COVID-19

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Local Government, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs

11/10/2020

Committee Referrals

Local Government Public Safety and Veterans Affairs11/10/2020

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