Ohio State President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. issued the following statement on the passing of former Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson:
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of Jo Ann Davidson, a gracious and committed leader who served Ohio and its citizens throughout the course of her life and career, including her tenure as a member of Ohio State’s Board of Trustees. She leaves us with a legacy of service, and our condolences go to her family, friends and the many people she mentored and influenced.”