The Ohio House of Representatives, under the sponsorship of Representative Tom Patton, House District 18, has issued a proclamation of congratulations to Buckeye Firearms Association.

Here is the text of the proclamation:

"On behalf of the members of the House of Representatives of the 127th General Assembly of Ohio, we are pleased to congratulate the BUCKEYE FIREARMS ASSOCATION on being named the 2007 Grassroots Organization of the Year by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.

"This prestigious distinction is a fitting tribute to the Buckeye Firearms Association, for it has attained a remarkable record of service in preserving our Second Amendment rights. The group's success is a justifiable source of pride and an outstanding reflection not only on the organization itself but also on its hard-working members.