Bill Text: IN HR0012 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring retired Indianapolis firefighter Bobby Carroll.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-01-24 - First reading: adopted voice vote [HR0012 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2011-HR0012-Introduced.html
A RESOLUTION honoring retired Indianapolis firefighter
Bobby Carroll.
Whereas, The Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation
(MDFF) has been serving families throughout Indiana in
partnership with the Indianapolis Fire Department for 56
years;
Whereas, Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that
weakens the muscles that help the body move;
Whereas, Those suffering from muscular dystrophy are
often forced to endure unforeseen or lengthy hospital stays;
Whereas, Through the efforts of retired firefighter Bobby
Carroll, children suffering from this terrible disease have been
able to enjoy Christmas a little more;
Whereas, For more than 35 years, Bobby Carroll has
served as Santa Claus for the annual MDFF Christmas party;
Whereas, During this Christmas party Bobby distributes a
gift to each child and listens attentively to each child's
Christmas wishes;
Whereas, Through the efforts of Bobby Carroll, children
suffering from this debilitating disease can enjoy Christmas
with Santa;
Whereas, Bobby Carroll works tirelessly and without much
recognition to help children enjoy Christmas and put aside the
suffering they must endure: Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives acknowledges the many hours of dedicated service retired firefighter Bobby Carroll has given to make the lives of children suffering from muscular dystrophy a little happier during Christmas.
SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a copy of this resolution to retired firefighter Bobby Carroll.
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