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SR 437OHIOSession 136State Billsigned

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Ohio Senate honors executive chef Gary Lay for winning a silver medal at the 2026 Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic

Original title: Honoring Gary Lay for his silver medal at the 2026 Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic.

Last action · September 8, 2026: AdoptedSponsor: Theresa Gavarone

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What This Bill Does

The Ohio Senate adopted Senate 437 to honor Gary Lay, executive chef at StoryPoint Waterville, for winning a silver medal in the contemporary hot food category at the American Culinary Federation's 2026 Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of an individual resident; no funding, laws, or state services are created or altered.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Gary Lay

Receives formal legislative recognition and a transmitted copy of the adopted resolution.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What award did Gary Lay receive?

Gary Lay received a silver medal in the contemporary hot food category at the American Culinary Federation's 2026 Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic.

Does this resolution change any laws or provide funding?

No. This is a commemorative that alters no laws, provides no funding, and changes no state services.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

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Sep 8, 2026SenateFloor
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sr437_00_IN sr437_01_AS As Introduced Adopted by the Senate 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. R. No. 437 2025-2026 Senator Gavarone A R E S O L U T I O N Honoring […]

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Gary Lay, American Culinary Federation, Theresa Gavarone and 2 more

PersonGary Lay“Executive chef at StoryPoint Waterville who won a silver medal at the 2026 Rolan”Map →

OrganizationAmerican Culinary Federation“Host organization of the culinary classic competition”Map →

PersonTheresa Gavarone“Ohio State Senator for District 2 sponsoring Senate Resolution 437”Map →

OrganizationStoryPoint Waterville“Employer where Gary Lay serves as executive chef”Map →

locationOhio“State whose Senate adopted the resolution”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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