Introduced Version
SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___
DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOL UTION
A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Senator Jack
Sandlin.
FREEMAN
, read first time and referred to Committee on
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Second Regular Session 123rd General Assembly (2024)
SENATE RESOLUTION ____
MADAM PRESIDENT:
I offer the following resolution and move its adoption:
1 A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Senator Jack
2 Sandlin.
3 Whereas, Senator Jack Sandlin was born to Lewis and
4 Betty Sandlin in Brightwood, Indiana, in November 1950;
5 Whereas, Upon graduation from Greenwood High School
6 in 1969, Jack began his lifelong dedication to public service by
7 joining the Indianapolis Police Department (IPD) and enlisting
8 in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam and at the White
9 Sands Missile Range in New Mexico as a canine trainer and
10 military police officer;
11 Whereas, Following a two-year term on active duty,
12 Senator Sandlin returned to Indiana, enlisted in the Indiana
13 National Guard for an additional year, and resumed his career
14 with the IPD;
15 Whereas, While at the IPD, Senator Sandlin served as a
16 beat cop, sniper with the SWAT Team, undercover investigator
17 in coordination with the United States Marshals Service, as
18 investigator under the Marion County Prosecutor, and as the
19 IPD Deputy Chief of Investigations before his retirement in
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1 1993;
2 Whereas, While serving his community, Senator Sandlin
3 continued his education by obtaining an Associate's degree in
4 Criminal Justice and Bachelor's degree in Business from the
5 University of Indianapolis, a Master's degree in Business
6 Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University, training in
7 the Dignitary Protection Program run by the U.S. Secret
8 Service, and receiving his certification as an arson
9 investigator;
10 Whereas, Upon his retirement from the IPD, Senator
11 Sandlin ran a private investigation practice, taught as an
12 adjunct professor at Indiana University and Vincennes
13 University, and served with the Southport Police Department
14 and Johnson County Sheriff's Department;
15 Whereas, Outside of law enforcement and teaching
16 opportunities, Senator Sandlin continued to serve his
17 community as Perry Township Trustee from 1997 to 2006 and
18 as Indianapolis City-County Councilman from 2010 to 2016;
19 Whereas, Senator Sandlin faithfully and honorably served
20 the constituents of Senate District 36, encompassing portions
21 of Marion and Johnson counties, from his election in 2016 until
22 his passing;
23 Whereas, During his tenure in the Senate, Senator Sandlin
24 served as a member of the Senate Committees on Corrections
25 and Criminal Law, Environmental Affairs, Homeland Security
26 and Transportation, Insurance and Financial Institutions,
27 Public Policy, and Veterans Affairs and The Military;
28 Whereas, Senator Sandlin was a champion for law
29 enforcement and public safety, having authored bills to improve
30 training and increase resources available for police officers
31 and surviving families of the fallen, establishing due process
32 and personnel rights of police officers under investigation,
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1 amending residency requirements of 911 operators,
2 establishing the Marion County crime reduction board,
3 creating a cause of action for civil fertility fraud, and
4 supporting proper use of the Second Amendment;
5 Whereas, Senator Sandlin also sought to improve the
6 opportunities and benefits for veterans and their families,
7 including supporting free state park admission for veterans and
8 passing legislation to develop and require implementation of
9 purple star designations among postsecondary educational
10 institutions to provide veterans and military-connected families
11 with enhanced support for pursuing and finishing degrees and
12 credentials;
13 Whereas, Senator Sandlin is survived by his wife of 49
14 years, Lydia Sandlin, his daughter, Carrie, and his
15 grandchildren, A.J., Dean, and Elise; and
16 Whereas, Senator Sandlin's passionate advocacy for men
17 and women in uniform, drive to improve the lives of Hoosiers,
18 and unwavering integrity will be deeply missed within the
19 Indiana Senate and throughout the Statehouse: Therefore,
20 Be it resolved by the Senate of the
21 General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
22 SECTION 1. That the Indiana Senate memorializes Senator
23 Jack Sandlin.
24 SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed
25 to transmit copies of this Resolution to Lydia Sandlin, Carrie
26 Coulter, A.J. Coulter, Dean Coulter, and Elise Coulter.
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