Ohio legislation · 136th General Assembly
Ohio SR437: Honoring Gary Lay for his silver medal at the 2026 Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 8, 2026
What the bill says
From the amended text, September 8, 2026:
As Adopted by the Senate 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. R. No. 437 2025-2026 Senator Gavarone ARESOLUTION Honoring Gary Lay for his silver medal at the 2026 Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic. WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Gary Lay on winning a silver medal at the American Culinary Federation's 2026 Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic; and WHEREAS, Selection for this prestigious distinction is an honor of which Gary Lay can be proud, for he has been lauded for his outstanding commitment to excellence. The executive chef at StoryPoint Waterville, he competed in the contemporary hot food category at this year's Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic, earning a silver medal for his dish, and we applaud him on his exemplary record of accomplishment; and WHEREAS, Gary Lay's tremendous efforts have helped to guarantee a high level of success for all projects with which he has been involved and have earned him the respect and esteem of many. It is through the unsurpassed dedication of conscientious professionals such as he that our state continues to grow and prosper; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating a sincere desire to doing his best in all of his efforts, Gary Lay has proven to be a dynamic leader in both his community and his field. …
Sponsors
- Theresa Gavarone (R, 2) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Adopted
Common questions
- What is SR437?
- SR437 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Honoring Gary Lay for his silver medal at the 2026 Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic.
- What is the status of SR437?
- Passed both chambers as of September 8, 2026. Latest action: Adopted (September 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR437?
- Theresa Gavarone (R, 2).
- Where is the official record for SR437?
- On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sr437
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