This morning, unexpectedly, former State Rep. Andy Thompson of the 95th Ohio District, passed away suddenly. Andy Thompson was a friend to many who came to know him at the Ohio Statehouse during his time of serving the 93 rd District. As testimony to his life and character, many tributes are being posted today in acknowledgment of our dear friend.

Rep. Andy Thompson was a sponsor of the ban on human cloning and chief sponsor of the anti-Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Resolution. Andy wanted to take a strong stance in support of the State of Israel by opposing the BDS movement, which he believed to be an anti-Israel movement here in the United States. Ohio Christian Alliance was proud to stand with Rep. Thompson in support of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Rep. Thompson served with distinction as he proudly represented the people of the 95th District.

A native of Marietta Ohio, he was proud of his historic hometown and was happy to show visitors around the charter city of Ohio. Andy was also co-author of the Bird Watcher’s Digest that received national acclaim. If you ever wanted to know the species of a particular bird, Andy was always willing to help you out. He was a man of the people, always available for constituents, and willing to discuss pending public policy with interested parties from around the state. He was known far beyond the 95th District as a serious legislator.

We will miss our good friend, and our thoughts and sincere prayers are offered on behalf of his wife Jade, and his family. God bless his memory.

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