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HR 517OHIOSession 136State Billsigned

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House Resolution 517 Honors the Kinsman Volunteer Fire Department on Its Centennial

Original title: Honoring the Kinsman Volunteer Fire Department on its Centennial.

Last action · August 6, 2026: AdoptedSponsor: David Thomas

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What This Bill Does

The Ohio House of Representatives adopts a honoring the Kinsman Volunteer Fire Department on the one hundredth anniversary of its founding, celebrated August 8, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the organization; no funding or service changes are stated.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Kinsman Volunteer Fire Department

Receives official legislative commendation and an authenticated copy of the resolution recognizing its centennial.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What milestone is the Kinsman Volunteer Fire Department celebrating?

The department is celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of its founding, recognized on August 8, 2026.

Does this resolution include any funding changes for the fire department?

No, this is a purely commemorative and does not state any funding or service changes.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

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Aug 6, 2026HouseFloor
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hr517_00_IN hr517_01_AH As Offered Adopted by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session H. R. No. 517 2025-2026 Representative Thomas, D. A R E S O L U T I O N […]

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Connected Entities

A.G. Birrell Company, Kinsman Volunteer Fire Department, Ohio

OrganizationA.G. Birrell Company“Initial housing location for the department's Ford Model T pickup truck in 1926”Map →

OrganizationKinsman Volunteer Fire Department“Subject of the commemorative resolution celebrating its centennial”Map →

locationOhio“State where the General Assembly resides”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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