As Offered

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 146

2025-2026

Representatives Abrams, Schmidt, Isaacsohn, Thomas, C., Denson, Baker, Brownlee, Odioso

A R E S O L U T I O N

In memory of Deputy Larry Ray Henderson, Jr.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio send our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Larry Ray Henderson, Jr., on the sorrowful occasion of his death; and

WHEREAS, Although there are no words to ease the sorrow now felt, surely there is solace in the remembrance of having known such an outstanding individual as Larry Henderson. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he joined the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer in 1991, and over the course of his thirty-three-year career in law enforcement, he gained widespread respect for his work in such diverse roles as a hazardous material technician, a member of the dive, SWAT, and bomb detection teams, a deputy United States marshal with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Joint Terrorism Task Force, and a DARE and academy instructor. Despite retiring in 2024, he continued to volunteer as a special deputy, and in all of his endeavors, he fulfilled his responsibilities with integrity, sensitivity, and the utmost competence. He was highly esteemed by his peers, and his valiant efforts to safeguard his community were truly admirable; and

WHEREAS, Larry Henderson was an unforgettable man whose words and actions endeared him to everyone who loved him, including his wife, Lorena, his children, Larry, Alex, Taylor, Riley, and Adrianna, and his grandchildren, Maverick, Parker, Logan, and Rowan. Through his dedicated endeavors, he earned the enduring praise of his peers and the community he so ably served. He was a fine ambassador for his chosen vocation, and his numerous contributions will be remembered with pride and appreciation; and

WHEREAS, Larry Henderson’s selfless commitment to the welfare of others distinguished him as an exemplary human being and a leading citizen, and he gave of his time, energy, and abilities far beyond what was required or expected. It is our sincere hope that his memory will be a source of comfort to those who cherished him; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, express a profound sense of loss and sincere regret at the death of Deputy Larry Ray Henderson, Jr., and, in so doing, pay tribute to his memory; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the family of Deputy Larry Ray Henderson, Jr.