Bill Text: IN HR0065 | 2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Representative Jeff Espich on his retirement from the Indiana House.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-08 - First reading: adopted voice vote [HR0065 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2012-HR0065-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring Representative Jeff
Espich.
Whereas, Representative Jeff Espich, who was first elected
to represent the citizens of House District 82 in 1972, will be
leaving the House Chamber for the last time at the end of the
2012 legislative session;
Whereas, During his years in the House of Representatives, Representative Espich has served as Chairman of the Labor Committee and Chairman of the Commerce Committee as well as serving on the Courts and Criminal Code Committee; Insurance, Corporations and Small Business Committee; the Welfare Reform Interim Study Committee; and the Real Property Assessment Practices Interim Study Committee;
Whereas, Representative Espich has also served as a member, Ranking Minority Member, and Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee;
Whereas, Representative Espich has been a member of
leadership serving as Minority Whip, Assistant Minority
Leader, and Speaker Pro Tempore;
Whereas, Representative Espich was appointed as an
advisor to the Stadium and Convention Building Authority
Committee that was responsible for supervising the
construction of the new Colts Stadium and the expansion of the
Indiana Convention Center;
Whereas, Governor Frank O'Bannon appointed
Representative Espich to the Citizens' Commission on Taxes,
which was charged with reviewing Indiana's property tax
system and submitting recommendations to ease the tax burden
on Indiana residents;
Whereas, Since 1996, Representative Espich has been a
member of the State Budget Committee, which is responsible
for oversight of state appropriations and developing budget
recommendations to submit to the Governor and currently
serves as Chairman;
Whereas, In 2005, while serving as Chairman of the Ways
and Means Committee, Representative Espich authored the first
honestly balanced biennial state budget in over a decade, and
as a result of his fiscal leadership, Indiana was able to repay
$500 million in debt owed to K-12 schools;
Whereas, Representative Espich has always been dedicated
to serving his constituents and throughout his years of service,
he gained a great deal of expertise in the area of tax and fiscal
matters;
Whereas, Representative Espich recognized the importance
of limited government regulation and taxation and worked to
create a climate favorable for strong economic growth;
Whereas, Representative Espich has been the recipient of many awards during his tenure, including the Guardian of Small Business Award and the Legislator of the Year Award;
Whereas, Representative Espich is a United States Army
veteran, a small business owner, a member of the Bluffton
Chamber of Commerce, a Director of the State Bank of Markle,
and a member of the Uniondale Volunteer Fire Department and
holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana
University-Bloomington;
Whereas, Representative Espich has many interests and
hobbies, and residents in the Wells County area appreciate his
elaborate Christmas decorations, many of which he designed
and constructed;
Whereas, Representative Espich and his wife reside in
Uniondale and are members of the Uniondale United Methodist
Church;
Whereas, Representative Jeff Espich has served his
constituency loyally and faithfully since his election to the
Indiana General Assembly: Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives bids a fond farewell to Representative Jeff Espich. The House of Representatives has seen only good things during his tenure. Legislators and staff alike will miss him greatly. His departure will leave a void that will never be truly filled.
SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit copies of this resolution to Representative Jeff Espich and his family.
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