STATE OF THE STATE--Gov. Bob Taft, center, and House Speaker Larry Householder, R-Glenford, right, applaud Senate President Richard Finan, R-Cincinnati, during the State of the State Address, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002. Taft recongnized Finan for his 29-year legislative career that concludes this year. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)

CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING--Senate President Richard Finan, R-Cincinnati, lets his caucus know which way to vote on an emergency clause, in the Congressional redistricting bill, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002. The Senate voted to keep the emergency clause as a part of the bill and passed the bill. Also seen is Sen. Jeff Jacobson, R-Brookville. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)

FINAN'S LAST SESSION--Senate President Richard Finan, R-Cincinnati, gavels his last session to order, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002. The 30 year legislator is a victim of term-limits. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

IT'S HIS BABY--Senate President Richard Finan, R-Cincinnati, is seen in front of the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002. Sen. Finan was the driving force behind the restoration of the 1860's structure. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

FINAN HONORED BY SENATE--Senate President Richard Finan, R-Cincinnati, is presented a congratulatory resolution by Sen. Doug White, R-Manchester, during session on Finan's last day, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002. Sen. White will become Senate president when the 125th General Assembly convenes in Jan. 2003. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

FINAN'S LAST SESSION--Senate President Richard Finan gavels the Senate to adjournment for the last time, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002. The veteran lawmaker is unable to serve any longer due to term limits. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)