SR 351

As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
   Regular Session  S. R. No. 351
      2025-2026
  Senator Gavarone
  A RESOLUTION
  Honoring Melissa Kowalski as the recipient of the  1
  2026 NSTA Shell Science Teaching Award.  2
     WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly     3
of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Melissa Kowalski on being  4
presented with the 2026 Shell Science Teaching Award by the National      5
Science Teaching Association; and  6
     WHEREAS, Melissa Kowalski is, indeed, worthy of acknowledgement,     7
for throughout her career in the field of education, she has brought      8
insight, expertise, and ability to the important work of guiding young    9
minds. A seventh- to twelfth-grade science teacher with Put-in-Bay        10
Schools, she has encouraged many youngsters to develop their knowledge    11
and interests and has instilled within them an appreciation of the        12
importance of education that will benefit them throughout their lives;    13
and  14
     WHEREAS, Over the years, Melissa Kowalski has not only taught many   15
students but has also established a solid foundation for succeeding       16
generations. Her unstinting contributions of time, talent, and  17
seemingly inexhaustible energy have gained her the esteem of her peers    18
and the appreciation of everyone with whom she has been associated,       19
and her work stands as the hallmark of concerned and responsible  20
citizenship; and  21
     WHEREAS, This Shell Science Teaching Award is a justifiable source   22
of pride and an excellent reflection not only on Melissa Kowalski but     23
also on her family, her school, and her community. She have striven to    24
fulfill her myriad goals in a competent and responsible manner, and it    25
is through the unceasing work of people such as she that Ohio has  26
gained a reputation as a state whose educators are committed to  27
upholding the highest standards of quality; therefore be it  28
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     RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General     29
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud Melissa  30
Kowalski on her national honor and extend best wishes for ongoing  31
success; and be it further  32
     RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly  33
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Melissa Kowalski.  34