As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 422

2025-2026

Senators Weinstein, Roegner

Cosponsors: Senators McColley, Antonio, Blackshear, Blessing, Brenner, Chavez, Cirino, Craig, Cutrona, DeMora, Gavarone, Hicks-Hudson, Huffman, Ingram, Johnson, Koehler, Landis, Lang, Liston, Manchester, Manning, O'Brien, Patton, Reineke, Reynolds, Romanchuk, Schaffer, Smith, Timken, Wilkin, Wilson

A R E S O L U T I O N

In memory of Kenneth R. Cox.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kenneth R. Cox and pay tribute to his memory; and

WHEREAS, Ken Cox will be remembered fondly by all those who knew him, and his absence will leave an irreparable void in our society. Widely respected for his tenure with the Ohio General Assembly, first serving two terms in the House of Representatives, representing the 41st District, and then moving to the Senate, where he represented the 28th District for six years, he was an advocate for the growth and progress of the State of Ohio and its people. In addition, he was a director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Ohio Department of Commerce, a mayor of the City of Barberton, a president of the Barberton City Council, and a member of the Capitol Square Foundation Board, and his tremendous experience and devotion to duty gained him the appreciation of his colleagues and constituents alike; and

WHEREAS, Ken Cox's passion for community service was always evident in his own approach to public life, and he dedicated his personal time to many organizations. Without a doubt, he was admired by his fellow citizens, friends, and family for his positive philosophy of life, and he has left a stalwart legacy to our state that will surely live on; and

WHEREAS, Without question, Ken Cox made the world much fuller, and he was especially devoted to the individuals who had a treasured relationship with him, including his wife, the late Marjorie, his two children, Patricia and the late Timothy, his three grandchildren, Adam, Lindsay, and Derek, and his four great-grandchildren, Lydia, Asher, Owen, and Annsley. All those who cherished him can find strength and solace in the happy moments shared with this great man. Most assuredly, the State of Ohio has benefited exponentially from his life's work, and he will be remembered for his visionary example of citizenship; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Kenneth R. Cox and express a profound sense of loss and sincere regret on the sorrowful occasion of his death; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the family of Kenneth R. Cox.