OH HCR7

Ohio's 136th General Assembly expresses support for American Legion Buckeye Boys State (founded 1936) and American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State (founded 1946) as premier educational and leadership programs for Ohio youth

Buckeye Boys State hosts over 1,200 young men from nearly 600 Ohio high schools for an annual eight-day immersive experience in democratic government operations and political party organization

Buckeye Girls State provides a weeklong experiential learning event including government workshops, legislative sessions, campaigning, debating, and voting to develop leadership skills and citizenship knowledge

Both programs are non-partisan and teach fundamental democratic principles at city, county, and state government levels to prepare participants for leadership roles as citizens

Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit authenticated copies of the resolution to both organizations and Ohio news media