Introduced Version
SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____
DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION to honor Bella Bauer, founder
of the Purple Project, for her advocacy and empowerment of kids and
teens with epilepsy.
NIEZGODSKI, DORIOT, YODER
, read first time and referred to Committee on
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First Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2025)
SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____
1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION to honor Bella Bauer,
2 founder of the Purple Project, for her advocacy and
3 empowering of kids and teens with epilepsy.
4 Whereas, On December 16, 2016, during a math test in 5th
5 grade, Bella experienced her first grand mal seizure and was
6 later diagnosed with epilepsy, a disorder of the central nervous
7 system with abnormal brain wave activity;
8 Whereas, Bella was determined not to let the diagnosis
9 change her and constantly found herself pushing the limits,
10 never giving up on her dreams and continuing to do the things
11 she loved;
12 Whereas, Bella started the Purple Project website to share
13 her story and to give courage to others with epilepsy to
14 continually chase their dreams and to never give up;
15 Whereas, Bella is a public speaker, using her voice and
16 experiences to visit classrooms to educate both students and
17 teachers alike. She is an author and epilepsy advocate working
18 with many different state legislators to bring awareness to
19 protect children and teens with epilepsy and to require school
20 employees to attend training;
21 Whereas, Bella was crowned Miss Indiana's Teen 2024,
22 and has won several awards to include the prestigious Joy of
23 Life Award for her work with the Purple Project; and
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1 Whereas, Bella is the oldest of seven children, graduating
2 from Penn High School, attending Purdue University, and
3 being a part of the Purdue Dance Team: Therefore,
4 Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly
5 of the State of Indiana, the House of Representatives
6 concurring:
7 SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly
8 recognizes Bella Bauer and her epilepsy advocacy efforts.
9 SECTION 2. That the Secretary of the Senate is hereby
10 directed to transmit eight copies of this Resolution to Bella
11 Bauer and her family.
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