129th General Assembly
Regular Session
2011-2012
S. R. No. 287


Senator Hughes 



A RESOLUTION
Honoring Tom McNutt on his retirement from NBC4.

       WHEREAS,  The members of the Senate of the 129th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to pay tribute to Tom McNutt on his retirement after twenty-three years of loyal service to NBC4; and

       WHEREAS,  Tom McNutt is, indeed, a remarkable individual, for he has combined civic concern and commitment with selfless initiative to become a dynamic leader in his field. He is the author of the book, Tom's Green Thumb - Advice To Grow On In A (Mc)Nutt Shell, and numerous magazine and newspaper articles, and as the station's local garden expert, he has provided viewers of the weekend edition of NBC4Today with information and advice. In addition, he is the president and chief executive officer of KaTaTim, Inc., executive director of the Ohio Agricultural Council, and executive coordinator of the Ohio Council of Cooperatives, and he has hosted farm, flower, and garden tours all over the world; and

       WHEREAS,  Throughout his career, Tom McNutt has clearly shown the potential of each person to have a positive effect on the quality of life in our society. Indeed, he has distinguished himself as a conscientious and responsible Ohioan, and he is truly deserving of high praise; and

       WHEREAS,  We are proud to note that it is through the unsurpassed efforts and deep commitment of conscientious people such as Tom McNutt that the State of Ohio continues to grow and prosper. Over the years, he has striven to serve his fellow citizens to the best of his ability, and we applaud him on his fine efforts; therefore be it

       RESOLVED,  That we, the members of the Senate of the 129th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Tom McNutt on his retirement and extend best wishes for health and happiness in the years to come; and be it further

       RESOLVED,  That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Tom McNutt.

I, Vincent L. Keeran, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of Senate Resolution No. 287, adopted by the Ohio Senate, June 12, 2012.
 
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Vincent L. Keeran
Clerk of the Senate
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Senator Tom Niehaus
President of the Senate
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Senator Jim Hughes
Senatorial District No. 16