*HR1524*
Introduced Version
HOUSE
RESOLUTION No. ___
Introduced by: GiaQuinta, Hamilton, Pryor
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1 A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring Representative Ryan
2 Hatfield.
3 Whereas, Representative Ryan Hatfield, who was first
4 elected to represent the citizens of House District 77 in 2016,
5 will be leaving the House Chamber for the last time at the end
6 of the 2024 Legislative Session;
7 Whereas, During his time in the House of Representatives,
8 Representative Hatfield has served as the ranking minority
9 member of the Committee on Elections and Apportionment and
10 as a member of the Committee on Courts and Criminal Code,
11 and he currently serves as the ranking minority member of the
12 Judiciary Committee and of the Committee on Employment,
13 Labor and Pensions, as well as a member of the standing
14 committees on Public Health and Utilities, Energy and
15 Telecommunications;
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1 Whereas, Representative Hatfield serves in a key leadership
2 position as Assistant Leader, and he has previously served as
3 Assistant Democratic Floor Leader and Assistant Democratic
4 Whip;
5 Whereas, Despite serving in a super minority, Representative
6 Hatfield has worked on the enactment of numerous bills and
7 amendments addressing criminal justice, law, judiciary,
8 victims' rights, health care, utilities, telecommunications, and
9 environmental concerns;
10 Whereas, In addition to his service as a state representative,
11 Representative Hatfield is a licensed attorney and operates his
12 private practice of Hatfield Law Office, representing clients in
13 a myriad of legal domains from criminal and family matters to
14 personal injury, business, and maritime law. He serves as a
15 Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel member, representing
16 indigent federal criminal defendants in a range of cases
17 including fraud, drug offenses, sex crimes, conspiracy, and
18 firearm cases;
19 Whereas, Representative Hatfield is the recipient of a
20 multitude of awards, including the Humane Society of the
21 United States Humane Legislator of the Year Award, American
22 Academy of Attorneys Top 40 Under 40, and the Indiana Farm
23 Bureau Emerging Leader Award, and he has been recognized
24 in legal circles through Lawyers of Distinction, National Trial
25 Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and Rue's Ratings' Best Attorneys
26 of America;
27 Whereas, Representative Hatfield has a rich tapestry of
28 experience that spans legislative leadership, private practice,
29 and public service with a commitment to justice, a passion for
30 advocacy, and a proven track record of impactful
31 contributions; and
32 Whereas, Representative Hatfield has served his
33 constituency loyally and faithfully since his election to the
34 House of Representatives: Therefore,
35 Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the
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1 General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
2 SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives
3 honors Representative Ryan Hatfield upon his retirement.
4 SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
5 Representatives shall transmit a copy of this resolution to
6 Representative Ryan Hatfield.
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