Ohio Senate Passes Legislation to Designate Roy Rogers Day

COLUMBUS— State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce that the Ohio Senate today favorably passed House Bill 13, legislation to designate November 5th as "Roy Rogers Day” in Ohio.

Born on November 5, 1911, Roy Rogers, the “King of Cowboys,” grew up in Portsmouth, Ohio and went on to have a historic career as an American singer, actor, television host, and rodeo performer.

“This legislation seeks to both honor a legend deeply rooted in our state’s history and instill hope in younger Ohioans from rural communities that they too can pursue and achieve their dreams,” said Pizzulli. “I am grateful to see this bill cross the finish line in the Senate and hope for swift consideration from the Governor.”

Portsmouth was home to the Roy Rogers Museum and its annual festival for 40 more than years.

House Bill 13 now awaits a signature from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine before becoming law.