Bill Text: IN SCR0017 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Urging INDOT to name part of I-69 Iraq Afghanistan Veterans Highway.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 8-3)
Status: (Passed) 2013-03-21 - Representatives Arnold and Lucas added as cosponsors [SCR0017 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2013-SCR0017-Introduced.html
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to name any part of Interstate 69 south of Interstate 465 the Iraq Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Highway.
(HOUSE SPONSORS _ FRYE, BAIRD, ZENT)
January 31, 2013, read first time and referred to Committee on Homeland Security,
Transportation and Veterans Affairs.
February 5, 2013, reported favorably _ Do Pass.
February 7, 2013, read second time, adopted voice vote.
February 12, 2013, read first time and referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation.
March 14, 2013, reported _ Do Pass.
RESOLUTION No. 17
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department
of Transportation to name any part of Interstate 69 south of Interstate
465 the Iraq Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Highway.
Whereas, The torch of patriotism has been held high in
Indiana by brave men and women willing to fight to ensure
that freedom forever lives in our country and around the
world;
Whereas, Hoosiers are currently far away from home
fighting to preserve freedom in the world and to help prevent
terrorism from attacking our shores again;
Whereas, These brave men and women have fought in Iraq
and are still fighting in Afghanistan under deplorable
conditions working to improve the lives of the people of the
region and to make the world a safer place in which to live;
Whereas, The men and women of today's Indiana Army and
Air National Guard constitute a formidable fighting force,
and they are integral parts of the United States Armed
Forces, consistently earning high ratings for mission
accomplishments, training, efficiency, and combat readiness;
Whereas, An increased number of soldiers from the Indiana
Army and Air National Guard have served proudly in Iraq
and Afghanistan along side their fellow Hoosiers serving on
active duty with the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and
Coast Guard;
Whereas, Since September 11, 2001, over 14,000 Indiana Army Guard Soldiers and over 3,200 Indiana Guard Airmen have supported the Global War On Terror through deployments overseas;
Whereas, Our nation should never forget the brave men
and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and the
families and friends of those who did not return; and
Whereas, The Indiana General Assembly and the citizens
of the State of Indiana have the greatest pride in the men and
women of the United States Armed Forces, support them in
their efforts, and believe that special recognition is due these
brave Hoosiers: Therefore,
of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana,
the House of Representatives concurring:
SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly urges the Indiana Department of Transportation to name any part of Interstate 69 south of Interstate 465 the Iraq Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Highway.
SECTION 2. That the copies of this resolution be transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Indiana Adjutant General, and the Indiana state commanders of American Legion, the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and AMVETS.
