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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Nine seek to represent Ohio’s 55th House District
Nine people are seeking the Butler County Republican Party’s recommendation to succeed Bill Coley, who today was sworn in as the next senator for Ohio’s 4th Senate District.
The Butler County GOP will meet in a private meeting of the Executive Committee at 6:30 p.m. June 2 at the Ronald Reagan Lodge at VOA Park in West Chester Twp. to make a recommendation. Only those Executive Committee members that reside in the 55th House District will vote in the recommendation process.
The party will accept applications — which requires a $125 screening fee — of those residents in the 55th House District who’d like to serve the remainder of Coley’s term, which ends in December 2012.
Coley moved to the state senate after being appointed by the Ohio Senate Republican Caucus to fill the remainder of Gary Cates’ seat. Cates left on Monday to become the senior vice chancellor on the Ohio Board of Regents.
The GOP’s recommendation will be given to the Ohio House Republican Caucus, which will make the appointment.
Of those who are seeking the appointment:
Margy Conditt of Liberty Twp.
Mark Haverkos of West Chester Twp.
Bruce Jones of West Chester Twp.
Candice Keller of Middletown
Liberty Twp. Trustee Christine Matacic
Doug Mink of West Chester Twp.
George Nafziger of West Chester Twp.
West Chester Twp. Trustee Lee Wong
Burt Young of West Chester Twp.
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A press released from Rep. Courtney Combs’ office:
COLUMBUS — State Representatives Courtney Combs, R-Hamilton, and Joe Uecker, R-Loveland, Tuesday, May 24, held a press conference to unveil a resolution designating the Honor and Remember Flag as Ohio’s emblem representing the sacrifice of those in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The Honor and Remember Flag recognizes all individuals who have died as a result of serving in the U.S. military, acting as a symbol of national gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the nation’s freedom and prosperity. It also serves to help recognize military families who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
“This legislation will ensure that those who have given their lives for our country will truly be remembered,” said Combs. “As we approach Memorial Day, we felt it was appropriate to take steps to honor our fallen military members by drafting and introducing this resolution as just one way of showing our gratitude.”
“It is long overdue that we support a national symbol that pays tribute to those who have died while protecting their families and neighbors back home,” Uecker said. “I’m honored to sponsor this bill with Rep. Combs and bring Ohio one step closer to recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of our men and women in uniform.”
The goal of the resolution is to establish the Honor and Remember Flag as a permanent, officially sanctioned symbol to fly continuously in remembrance of fallen military servicemen and women. It differs from the Gold Star Service Flag because it allows all Ohioans the opportunity to show their respect for those who gave their lives for their nation, as opposed to the Gold Star Service Flag that is reserved for military families.
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