Note to the press: Please include the following statement from House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) in your coverage of the passing of State Rep. Steve Davisson (R-Salem) on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. Davisson, 63, passed after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Davisson represented House District 73, which includes all of Washington County, and portions of Clark, Harrison, Jackson, Lawrence and Orange counties.
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 19, 2021) – "Steve Davisson lived an extraordinary life of love, courage and service. While short in stature, Steve was a giant of a man in service to his family, community and state. He lived his life full of love and optimism, which made him such a blessing to know. Steve will be greatly missed by me and everyone who had the privilege to know him."
Background:
State Rep. Steve Davisson (R-Salem) was first elected to serve the constituents of House District 73 in 2010. He served as the vice chair of the House Committee on Public Health, and as a member of both the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, and the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee.
In August, Gov. Eric Holcomb awarded Davisson the Sagamore of the Wabash Award, one of the state's highest honors, for his outstanding service to the state of Indiana.
Before starting his career as a pharmacist in Salem, Davisson earned two degrees from Purdue University. He held an Indiana Board of Pharmacy license since 1981. Davisson grew up in Scott County and graduated from Scottsburg Senior High School in 1976.
Davisson and his wife, Michelle, have resided in Salem since 1983. They have five adult children and several grandchildren.
Click here to download a photo headshot of Davisson.
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House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) represents House District 37,
which includes portions of Hamilton County and Fishers.
Click here to download a high-resolution photo.
