OH SR216

Ohio Senate Resolution 216 honors the ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft for receiving the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association

The resolution recognizes the division's commitment to innovation, accessibility, and conservation, including the recent development of Great Council State Park

Director Mary Mertz and Division Chief Glen Cobb are specifically acknowledged for their leadership in protecting natural resources while providing public recreational opportunities

The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to the ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft