OH HR369

Ohio House of Representatives memorial resolution honoring L. Helen Rankin, the first African American woman to serve in the Ohio state legislature

Served 16 years in the Ohio House representing the 25th District (later redistricted to 30th District), beginning with appointment to the 112th General Assembly followed by seven re-elected terms

Advocated for women's health, children, and underprivileged populations, championing insurance coverage access, Medicaid reimbursement, services for impaired Ohioans, and Title XX Comprehensive Social Services initiatives

Served on the Finance and Appropriations and Human Resources committees during her tenure

Active community leader supporting Shalom Habitat for Humanity Project, Emanuel Community Center, and New Vision United Methodist Church