| 1 | 1 | | *HC1026* |
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| 2 | 2 | | Introduced Version |
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| 3 | 3 | | HOUSE CONCURRENT |
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| 4 | 4 | | RESOLUTION No. ____ |
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| 5 | 5 | | DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOL UTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the seven |
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| 7 | 7 | | Black mayors in Indiana. |
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| 8 | 8 | | Harris, Shackleford, Pryor, |
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| 9 | 9 | | Hatcher, Smith V, Jackson, Porter, |
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| 10 | 10 | | Bartlett, Summers, Pack |
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| 11 | 11 | | _______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on |
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| 12 | 12 | | 20242285 |
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| 13 | 13 | | 2024 HC 1026/DI 140 Introduced |
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| 14 | 14 | | Second Regular Session of the 123rd General Assembly (2024) |
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| 15 | 15 | | HOUSE CONCURRENT |
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| 16 | 16 | | RESOLUTION No. ____ |
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| 17 | 17 | | 1 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the seven |
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| 18 | 18 | | 2 Black mayors in Indiana. |
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| 19 | 19 | | 3 Whereas, For the first time in history, the state of Indiana has |
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| 20 | 20 | | 4 seven Black mayors who, as contemporaries, have worked to |
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| 21 | 21 | | 5 establish a greater cause and purpose in municipal |
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| 22 | 22 | | 6 government; |
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| 23 | 23 | | 7 Whereas, The role of a mayor is pivotal to the overall |
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| 24 | 24 | | 8 function of each city, as their duty is to represent the concerns |
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| 25 | 25 | | 9 and interests of the populace and serve as a liaison between the |
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| 26 | 26 | | 10 local government and the people they serve; |
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| 27 | 27 | | 11 Whereas, Black leaders in the United States have put forth a |
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| 28 | 28 | | 12 lot of effort to create an environment that is progressive, |
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| 29 | 29 | | 13 addresses issues, and provides opportunities for success on all |
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| 30 | 30 | | 14 fronts; |
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| 31 | 31 | | 15 Whereas, To fully understand the capacity of a community, |
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| 32 | 32 | | 16 you must be a part of one, and these mayors have showcased an |
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| 33 | 33 | | 17 unwavering dedication to uphold their communities by |
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| 34 | 34 | | 18 providing support, direction, and exposure to resources that |
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| 35 | 35 | | 19 are necessary to prevail; |
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| 36 | 36 | | 20 Whereas, It is important to acknowledge all Black leaders |
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| 37 | 37 | | 21 who are implementors of selflessness and upholders of high |
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| 38 | 38 | | 22 standards and order. The courage to lead is not easy but it is an |
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| 39 | 39 | | 23 honorable notion to take pride in; and |
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| 40 | 40 | | 24 Whereas, The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus shows its full |
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| 41 | 41 | | 25 support of the work these distinguished mayors have put forth, |
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| 42 | 42 | | 2024 HC 1026/DI 140 2 |
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| 43 | 43 | | 1 and it is a privilege to honor and acknowledge their names and |
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| 44 | 44 | | 2 their duty to serve the citizens of Indiana to the utmost |
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| 45 | 45 | | 3 capacity: Therefore, |
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| 46 | 46 | | 4 Be it resolved by the House of Representatives |
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| 47 | 47 | | 5 of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, |
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| 48 | 48 | | 6 the Senate concurring: |
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| 49 | 49 | | 7 SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly recognizes |
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| 50 | 50 | | 8 Mayor Eddie Melton of Gary, Mayor Deb Whitfield of |
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| 51 | 51 | | 9 Lawrence, Mayor Anthony Copeland of East Chicago, Mayor |
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| 52 | 52 | | 10 Angie Nelson-Deuitch of Michigan City, Mayor Rod Roberson |
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| 53 | 53 | | 11 of Elkhart, Mayor Stephanie Terry of Evansville, and Mayor |
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| 54 | 54 | | 12 Ronald Morrell, Jr. of Marion. |
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| 55 | 55 | | 13 SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of |
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| 56 | 56 | | 14 Representatives shall transmit copies of this resolution to State |
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| 57 | 57 | | 15 Representative Earl Harris Jr. for distribution. |
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| 58 | 58 | | 2024 HC 1026/DI 140 |
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