








State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Mansfield) joined the Ohio House this week to present a resolution on behalf of William J. Hartnett and his life. “Bill” Hartnett’s family was present to receive the resolution.
A former member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006, Bill was a resident of Mansfield, located within Rep. Romanchuk’s district. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and an educator, working as a teacher, principal, and superintendent in various school districts in northeastern Ohio. After leaving the Ohio House, Bill served as the state director of veterans’ affairs for Governor Ted Strickland.
“I was honored to pay tribute to a great man and public servant from Richland County,” said Rep. Romanchuk.
Bill passed away at the age of 84 this past June. He was remembered as a man of exceptional character and commitment, and he is survived by a large and loving family.
State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Mansfield) presented a resolution on behalf of the Ohio House to the Mansfield Area Y in celebration of its 150th anniversary.
State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) today released the following statement regarding the passing of former Senate President Bill Harris:
State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) was sworn in yesterday as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 132nd General Assembly. He represents the 2nd Ohio House District, which comprises all of Richland County, for a third term.
As we turn the page to 2014, I wanted to report on the progress The Ohio General Assembly has made in cutting taxes, reforming government and improving workforce development. My top priority continues to be making Richland County a place where businesses can grow and create jobs that will provide a better quality of life for every family.