SR 244: Honoring Esther Price Candies on its Centennial.
The resolution honors Esther Price Candies on its 100th anniversary, recognizing its remarkable service to the Dayton area over the past century. The company has maintained its commitment to quality and tradition by continuing to produce its products by hand using original recipes and premium ingredients. This achievement is a source of pride, not only for the company but also for its staff and customers, who have benefited from its vision and initiative. The resolution commends Esther Price Candies on its milestone and extends best wishes for its future prosperity, upholding the tradition of excellence that has long been its hallmark.
| Dec. 08, 2025 | Adopted |
As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
Senator Blackshear
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Esther Price Candies on its Centennial.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly 1
of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Esther Price Candies on the 2
auspicious occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary; and 3
WHEREAS, Recognition of this prestigious milestone is a fitting 4
tribute to Esther Price Candies, for throughout the past century, this 5
fine business has attained a remarkable record of service to the 6
Dayton area. Established by Esther Price in 1926, the company still 7
makes all its products by hand with the original recipes crafted by 8
its founder, and it uses premium chocolate, locally produced milk and 9
butter, fancy-grade almonds, pecans, and cashews, and succulent 10
cherries, just as it did a century ago; and 11
WHEREAS, The success of Esther Price Candies is a justifiable 12
source of pride and an outstanding reflection not only on the venture 13
itself but also on its astute management and on its hard-working 14
employees. This respected enterprise has earned the gratitude and 15
appreciation of many satisfied customers due to the vision and 16
initiative of its staff, and it is truly deserving of high praise; and 17
WHEREAS, Over the years, Esther Price Candies has enhanced the 18
quality of life within the surrounding area. We are certain that as 19
this worthy establishment maintains its unwavering dedication to 20
service and achievement, it will continue to prosper and will uphold 21
the tradition of excellence that has long been its hallmark; therefore 22
be it 23
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General 24
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Esther Price 25
Candies on its One Hundredth Anniversary and extend best wishes for 26
the future; and be it further ..... 27
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly ..... 28
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Esther Price Candies. ..... 29
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Senator Blackshear