COLUMBUS — Knox County’s bicentennial was recognized Wednesday by the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate.
County Commissioners Bob Wise and Tom McLarnan, and bicentennial committee chairman Pat Crow, were at the Statehouse for a short ceremonies honoring the 200th anniversary of the signing of the legislation that created Knox County. The county was created from part of Fairfield County.
“It’s quite an honor to go there and have Knox County be recognized for its 200th anniversary,” Wise said.
Both sides of the General Assembly of Ohio recognized the county with resolutions. The Senate’s read in part, “the members of the Senate of the 127th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend a special recognition to Knox County on the auspice occurrence of its 200th anniversary.”
Wise, McLarnan and Crow were recognized by Senate President Bill Harris during proceedings Wednesday.
The House’s resolution read, in part, “The members of the House of Representatives of the 127th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Knox County on its bicentennial. We commend Knox County on its bicentennial and salute all of those taking part in this joyous celebration.”
The county’s delegation was brought onto the floor of the House chambers when this resolution was read, and given a chance to speak before the members.
“We thanked them for being part of the county’s bicentennial and the fact they are diligent in recognizing the history of Ohio,” Crow said. “It was nice that they stopped to do this. It’s a privilege to be recognized.”
The county’s bicentennial will kick off on Saturday, March 1, with a birthday celebration at The Dan Emmett Conference Center.