COLUMBUS — Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) received the “Lay the Groundwork” award on May 18 from Groundwork Ohio in recognition of his leadership on issues related to early childhood education, development and care.
“I’m honored to receive this award,” Obhof said. “We know more than ever how critically important early childhood education is to the development of our youngest Ohioans.”
“President Obhof has been a strong champion for Ohio’s most vulnerable children,” said Shannon Jones, Executive Director for Groundwork Ohio. “Groundwork is pleased to recognize his steadfast commitment.”
Groundwork Ohio is a statewide advocacy leader on early childhood care and education issues.
In other news, President Obhof was elected Chairman of the Legislative Service Commission, a nonpartisan agency, which oversees a staff that is responsible for providing members of the General Assembly with impartial and accurate information and reports concerning legislative issues.
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Senator Obhof represents the 22nd Ohio Senate District, which encompasses all of Medina, Ashland and Richland counties as well as portions of Holmes county. He currently serves as President of the Ohio Senate. For more information visit www.ohiosenate.gov/obhof.
