Ohio SR 360: Honoring Marilyn’s on receiving a 2026 Made In America Small Business Award.

Summary

This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Marilyn's, a small business in the Lake Erie area, for receiving a 2026 Made In America Small Business Award from FOX Business. The resolution recognizes the shop's owner Marilyn Burns and her employees for their community contributions, including fundraising for youth programs and providing goods to local residents and vacationers. The resolution affects only Marilyn's by formally commending them and documenting this recognition in the state record.

Bill Text

sr360_01_AS

As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly 

Regular Session S. R. No. 360

2025-2026 

Senator
Gavarone

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring
Marilyn’s on receiving a 2026 Made In America Small Business Award.

WHEREAS,
The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are
pleased to commend Marilyn's on being presented with a 2026 Made In
America Small Business Award by FOX
Business; and

WHEREAS,
This prestigious distinction is, indeed, a fitting tribute to
Marilyn's, for it has been built on the highest standards of service
and has distinguished itself as a worthy enterprise, earning the
respect and esteem of the entire community. The shop is one of only
three businesses nationwide being recognized during America's 250th
anniversary by FOX
Business for the same grit and sacrifice that built the nation, and
its noteworthy accomplishments clearly demonstrate the potential of
every establishment to have a positive effect on the quality of life
in our society. The venture is known throughout the Lake Erie area as
a community hub that welcomes all people, and for its generous
contributions, including raising funds for youth campers at Lakeside
Chautauqua, it is certainly to be applauded; and

WHEREAS,
The success of Marilyn's is a justifiable source of pride and a fine
reflection not only on the organization itself but also on the astute
management of its owner, Marilyn Burns, on its hard-working
employees, and on the community. Due to its outstanding effort and
initiative, the venture has earned the gratitude and appreciation of
many satisfied customers for its local souvenirs, necessary items for
vacationers, toys, beach items, and especially its candy wall with
new and vintage styles, and this remarkable enterprise is truly
deserving of high praise; and

WHEREAS,
Ohio's economic prosperity depends on businesses such as Marilyn's,
which provide goods and services to the citizens of our state and
nation. We are proud to note that it is through the dedicated efforts
of individuals such as those associated with the iconic
establishment, who are willing to invest in their communities, that
our country has continued to grow and prosper; therefore be it

RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of
Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate Marilyn's on its
recent accolade and extend best wishes for the future; and be it
further

RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of
this Resolution to Marilyn's.