As Adopted by the House

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. R. No. 301

2025-2026

Representative White, A.

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring David’s Cemetery on its Bicentennial.

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate David’s Cemetery on the auspicious occasion of its Two Hundredth Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Recognition of this prestigious milestone is a fitting tribute to David’s Cemetery, for throughout the past two centuries, it has attained a remarkable record of professionalism. The cemetery was founded in 1826 when Christian Creager donated a parcel of land to David’s Reformed Church to be used for a burial ground, separating from the church in 1890 and later incorporating as a non-profit corporation. Over the years, the cemetery has expanded several times, now encompassing more than fifty-five acres, and it is co-owned by all those buried there and others who have not yet exercised their burial rights; and

WHEREAS, The success of David’s Cemetery is a justifiable source of pride and an outstanding reflection not only on the corporation itself but also on its astute management and hard‑working employees. Offering a variety of burial and cremation options as well as support, comfort, and dignified ceremonies, this outstanding establishment has helped countless people cope with one of the most difficult parts of their lives, the death of a loved one; and

WHEREAS, Time and again, David’s Cemetery has earned a well-deserved reputation for compassion by providing assistance and concern to individuals and families in their time of bereavement. This noteworthy enterprise has maintained an unfaltering investment in the community for two hundred years, and we are certain that it will continue to uphold the tradition of excellence that has long been its hallmark; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend David’s Cemetery on its Two Hundredth Anniversary and salute it as a fine Ohio endeavor; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to David’s Cemetery.