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SR 436OHIOSession 136State Billsigned

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Ohio Senate adopts resolution honoring the life and public service of former lawmaker I. Ray Miller

Original title: In memory of I. Ray Miller.

Last action · September 3, 2026: AdoptedSponsors: Hearcel Craig and 31 others

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What This Bill Does

The Ohio Senate adopted Senate Resolution 436 to honor the memory and public service of former Ohio Representative and Senator I. Ray Miller, extending condolences to his family and friends.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record to recognize an individual; no funding, service, or statutory changes are enacted.

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

Family of I. Ray Miller

Receives an authenticated copy of the adopted resolution expressing condolences.

Key Facts

The Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio adopted Senate Resolution 436 to pay tribute to the memory of I. Ray Miller.
I. Ray Miller served sixteen years in the Ohio House of Representatives and eight years in the Ohio Senate, where he held the office of minority leader.
During his legislative career, he was instrumental in passing the Community Mental Health Act of 1988 and establishing the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services.
He founded the Ohio Commission on Minority Health, the Ohio State University Ray Miller Institute for Change and Leadership, and The Columbus African American News Journal, and served as president of The Center for Urban Progress.

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The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a duly authenticated copy of the resolution to the family of I. Ray Miller.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Resolution 436 do?

It formally honors the memory and public service of former Ohio lawmaker I. Ray Miller and extends condolences to his family.

What public offices did I. Ray Miller hold?

He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for sixteen years and the Ohio Senate for eight years, where he also served as minority leader.

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Procedural history

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sr436_00_IN sr436_01_AS As Introduced Adopted by the Senate 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. R. No. 436 2025-2026 Senator Craig Cosponsors: Senators McColley, Antonio, Blackshear, Blessing, Brenner, Chavez, Cirino, Cutrona, DeMora, Gavarone, […]

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Connected Entities

Hearcel Craig, Marty, Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services and 8 more

PersonHearcel Craig“Ohio Senator, District 15”Map →

PersonMarty“Wife of I. Ray Miller”Map →

OrganizationOhio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services“State agency established with involvement from I. Ray Miller”Map →

PersonI. Ray Miller“Former Ohio legislator and subject of the commemorative resolution”Map →

otherCommunity Mental Health Act of 1988“Legislation associated with I. Ray Miller's legislative career”Map →

OrganizationThe Columbus African American News Journal“Publication founded by I. Ray Miller”Map →

OrganizationOhio State University Ray Miller Institute for Change and Leadership“Institute founded by I. Ray Miller”Map →

PersonDick Celeste“Former Ohio Representative”Map →

OrganizationThe Center for Urban Progress“Organization where I. Ray Miller served as president”Map →

OrganizationOhio Commission on Minority Health“Commission founded by I. Ray Miller”Map →

PersonRay“Son of I. Ray Miller”Map →

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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