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HR 219OHIOSession 136State Billsigned

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Ohio House adopts resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck and crew

Original title: Honoring the Fiftieth Anniversary of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy and the lives lost.

Last action · August 13, 2025: AdoptedSponsor: Josh Williams

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What This Bill Does

The Ohio House of Representatives adopted a commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald on November 10, 1975, and honoring the twenty-nine crew members who lost their lives.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the shipwreck anniversary; no funding, policy, or service alterations are stated.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

families of the victims

Receive formal legislative recognition commemorating the lives lost in the shipwreck.

Directly affected

news media of Ohio

Receive authenticated copies of the adopted resolution from the Clerk of the House.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws or provide funding?

No. This is a commemorative that does not alter state laws, allocate funding, or change public services.

Who is honored by this resolution?

The honors the fiftieth anniversary of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy and the twenty-nine crew members who died when it sank, including seven individuals from Northwest Ohio.

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Where This Stands

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Aug 13, 2025HouseFloor
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hr219_00_IN hr219_01_AH As Offered Adopted by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session H. R. No. 219 2025-2026 Representative Williams A R E S O L U T I O N Honoring […]

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Connected Entities

S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, Gordon Lightfoot, House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio and 2 more

OrganizationS.S. Edmund Fitzgerald“Historic ship that sank on Lake Superior”Map →

PersonGordon Lightfoot“Musician who wrote 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald'”Map →

OrganizationHouse of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio“Adopting body of the resolution”Map →

PersonErnest McSorley“Captain of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald from Ottawa Hills”Map →

OrganizationOglebay Norton Company“Company holding the permanent charter for the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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