Introduced Version SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___ DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOL UTION A SENATE RESOLUTION to recognize the Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis for their constant advocacy on behalf of the most vulnerable. QADDOURA , read first time and referred to Committee on 2024 DR 3841/DI tw Introduced Second Regular Session 123rd General Assembly (2024) SENATE RESOLUTION ____ MADAM PRESIDENT: I offer the following resolution and move its adoption: 1 A SENATE RESOLUTION to recognize the Concerned 2 Clergy of Indianapolis for their constant advocacy on behalf of 3 the most vulnerable. 4 Whereas, The Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis is a 5 fellowship of pastors and other concerned citizens who are 6 God-fearing people who believe injustice, racism, ageism, 7 classism, and sexism to be contrary to the will of God; 8 Whereas, The Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis are 9 activists who work to develop ways to eliminate injustices that 10 are inflicted upon people by economic, political, legal, and 11 educational systems; 12 Whereas, The Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis has been 13 at the forefront advocating for early childhood education, 14 public schools, affordable housing, criminal justice reform, 15 mental health, and stopping the school to prison pipeline; 16 Whereas, The actions of Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis 17 have helped keep grocery stores and jobs in the community and 18 supported equality of opportunity for local employment; 2024 DR 3841/DI tw 2 1 Whereas, The Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis 2 implemented educational programs that resulted in a 3 significant increase in voter participation in Indianapolis; and 4 Whereas, The Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis are 5 committed to their purpose to be God's active and vocal 6 instrument in calling on these systems to pursue justice and the 7 welfare of all citizens: Therefore, 8 Be it resolved by the Senate of the 9 General Assembly of the State of Indiana: 10 SECTION 1. That the Indiana Senate recognizes the 11 Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis for their constant advocacy 12 on behalf of the most vulnerable. 13 SECTION 2. That the Secretary of the Senate is hereby 14 directed to transmit three copies of this Resolution to the 15 Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis. 2024 DR 3841/DI tw