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134th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 350
2021-2022
Representative Baldridge
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the Peebles Monument Company
on its Centennial.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 134th 1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate the Peebles 2
Monument Company on the auspicious occasion of its One Hundredth 3
Anniversary; and 4
WHEREAS, The Peebles Monument Company is, indeed, deserving of 5
high praise, for throughout the past century, this fine enterprise has 6
attained a noteworthy record of accomplishment. The company has 7
continually demonstrated its exemplary commitment to ensuring its 8
monuments proudly honor individuals in death by telling a story of 9
their life, and its devotion to its solemn duty has been evident in 10
all its efforts; and 11
WHEREAS, The success of the Peebles Monument Company is a 12
justifiable source of pride and an outstanding reflection not only on 13
the business itself but also on the astute management of its owners, 14
Stephen and Vallery Ryan, and on its hard-working employees. Due to 15
their vision and initiative, this respected institution has earned the 16
gratitude and appreciation of many grateful customers; and 17
WHEREAS, Established in 1922 by Les Wittenmyer, Rufuss Thorman, 18
Lou Kirschner, Cecil Trefz, and Mahlon Franklin Hooper, the Peebles 19
Monument Company has gained a distinguished reputation as a Rock of 20
Ages dealer. We are certain that as this worthy endeavor maintains its 21
dedication to service and achievement, it will continue to prosper and 22
will uphold the tradition of excellence that has long been its 23
hallmark; therefore be it 24
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of 25
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the 134th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, 26
commend the Peebles Monument Company on its One Hundredth Anniversary 27
and extend best wishes for the future; and be it further 28
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit 29
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the Peebles Monument 30
Company. 31