some of HARRY MESHEL’s accomplishments Below is a list of some of former state Sen. Harry Meshel’s accomplishments. He died Monday at age 93.

While in the Ohio Senate, Meshel helped Youngstown State University receive about $150 million in state funding. Meshel Hall, its technology center, is named in his honor. He served a term on YSU’s board of trustees from 2007 to 2016.

Helped establish the Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, originally known as the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine.

Created collective-bargaining laws for public employees.

Guided into law the creation of a state infrastructure fund that provides grants to local governments for roads, bridges, sewer and water improvements.

Sponsored a bill of rights for the handicapped that opened employment, education and civil rights to the physically challenged.

Helped establish business incubators.

Secured $160 million in grants and loans for economic development projects in the Mahoning Valley.

Formed the CASTLO Community Improvement Corp.

Obtained $3 million in state funds for the creation of the Youngstown Museum for Industry and Labor, also called the Steel Museum.

Source: Vindicator archives