Husted said he is grateful for the swift action taken by DeWine to lead Ohio; innovators who are working to solve problems; and Ohioans who are pulling together.
Acton said she is grateful for the 1,100 employees of the Ohio Department of Health and Ohioans who are making a difference.
“We will prevail. Our spirit will never give up in Ohio,” Acton said. “Every day has mattered, and every person has mattered. I’ve never, ever…been more proud to be from Ohio.”
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Dayton residents said they are also finding things to be grateful for during the pandemic.
Jake Stovall, who lives in the Oregon District, said he is grateful for having a job; for the health of everyone in his family; and for the recent nice weather.
Andy Rowe, assistant general manager at Blind Bob’s, said he is grateful that Ohio has been proactive in reacting to the coronavirus; for the payroll protection from the Small Business Administration so that employees at Blind Bob’s could keep their health care when it matters most; and for the internet and being able to communicate with loved ones.
Rowe said his family has been communicating with both sets of his children’s grandparents via the internet.
Gene Lolli, superintendent of Fairborn City Schools, said he is grateful for all of the school staff who have pulled together to help the district’s students.
“I am very grateful for the central office administrative team, they’re making things happen for our students,” Lolli said.
Lolli said he is also grateful for Kathleen Housman, director of Fairborn City Schools’ food services, because she has coordinated getting free lunches to students while school is out. He is also grateful for Dr. Sue Brackenhoff, who is director of the district’s curriculum, because she helped plan for the students’ time at home.
“Everyone has really pitched in to help,” Lolli said.
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