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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Richard Payne <rchpay7@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 9, 2025 11:18 AM<br><b>To:</b> smturner.234@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> FW: Request for support to Phase Out Subminimum Wage<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Suzanne also if you ask them they will put you in the email chains.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We should get this posted soon I am going to try and attend in person but will also be sending in written testimony.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Richard Payne, President </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>937/829/3368<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="mailto:Rchpay7@gmail.com"><span style='color:#467886'>Rchpay7@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="http://www.nfbohio.org/"><span style='color:#467886'>www.nfbohio.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Rep01 <<a href="mailto:Rep01@ohiohouse.gov">Rep01@ohiohouse.gov</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 9, 2025 10:38 AM<br><b>To:</b> Rep01 <<a href="mailto:Rep01@ohiohouse.gov">Rep01@ohiohouse.gov</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> NaplerMcClendon, Jersey <<a href="mailto:Jersey.NaplerMcClendon@ohiohouse.gov">Jersey.NaplerMcClendon@ohiohouse.gov</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Request for support to Phase Out Subminimum Wage<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'>Dear Advocate & Friend,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'>I hope this message finds you well.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'>On behalf of Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells and Representative Tom Young, I invite you to provide proponent testimony in support of <a href="https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/hb225" title="https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/hb225">House Bill 225</a>, which phases out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'>Hearing Details:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Committee: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><div><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Date: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Wednesday<b>,</b> May 14, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><div><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Time: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>11:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div><p style='background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4;background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Location: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Room 018, Ohio Statehouse</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'>If you are interested in testifying, either in person or via submitted written remarks, please see below on the steps to take:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Write your testimony. (Please use Rep. Jarrells's Testimony attached as an example)</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><div><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo5;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>It is important to address the chair, vice chair, & ranking member. Ex; "Chair Johnson, Vice Chair Lear, Ranking Member McNally, and members of the House Commerce and Labor Committee."<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></div></ol><p style='margin-left:1.0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo6;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Fill out the Accessible Witness Information Form (Attached)</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo6;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>This form will ensure that any accommodations are met and your information is correct.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></ol><p style='margin-left:1.0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo7;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Submit Your Testimony</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><div><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l8 level2 lfo7;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>You will need to email the Committee Email at <b><a href="mailto:OHRWorkforceandHigherEducationCommittee@ohiohouse.gov" title="mailto:OHRWorkforceandHigherEducationCommittee@ohiohouse.gov">OHRCommerceandLaborCommittee@ohiohouse.gov</a>.</b> Be sure to cc Rep. Jarrells' Legislative Aide at <a href="mailto:Jersey.NaplerMcClendon@ohiohouse.gov" title="mailto:Jersey.NaplerMcClendon@ohiohouse.gov">Jersey.NaplerMcClendon@ohiohouse.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></div></ol><p style='margin-left:1.0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo8;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>In this email, you need to attach your testimony & the accessible witness information form.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></ol><p style='margin-left:1.0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo9;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Wait for confirmation from their office that they received your testimony.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424;background:yellow'>Due to the committee being next week it is imperative that your testimony is submitted 24 hours prior to the hearing.</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'>Your voice and perspective would be incredibly valuable in demonstrating the broad support behind this meaningful and inclusive legislation.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'>Thank you for your continued advocacy, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with preparing testimony.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'>Best,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=472 style='width:353.95pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white;border-collapse:collapse;box-sizing: border-box;border-spacing: 0px'><tr style='height:49.05pt'><td width=96 style='width:71.7pt;padding:2.4pt .05in 2.4pt .05in;height:49.05pt'><p style='mso-line-height-alt:11.8pt'><span style='color:black'><a href="https://ohiohouse.gov/" title=""https://ohiohouse.gov/" t "><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=86 height=86 style='width:.8958in;height:.8958in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:636aecfb-d4c6-4209-aec8-09012d0e5acd" alt="Logo Description automatically generated"></span></a></span><span style='color:#242424'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=370 style='width:277.75pt;padding:2.4pt .05in 2.4pt .05in;height:49.05pt'><p style='mso-line-height-alt:11.8pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Mongolian Baiti";color:black'>Emily Gerome<br></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black'>LSC Fellow<br>Ohio House of Representatives<br>77 S. High Street | 14th Floor | Columbus, OH 43215<br></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424'>E: <a href="mailto:emily.gerome@ohiohouse.gov" title="mailto:emily.gerome@ohiohouse.gov">emily.gerome@ohiohouse.gov</a></span><span style='color:#242424'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>