Bill Text: IN SR0060 | 2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Indiana law enforcement officers Ken Ryan and Keith Waltz.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2012-02-27 - First reading: adopted voice vote [SR0060 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2012-SR0060-Introduced.html

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Introduced Version

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SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___

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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION

     A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating Indiana law enforcement officers Ken Ryan and Keith Waltz on receiving national honors.

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ZAKAS, ARNOLD, BRODEN, MISHLER

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     , read first time and referred to Committee on

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Introduced

Second Regular Session 117th General Assembly (2012)

SENATE RESOLUTION

     MADAM PRESIDENT:

    I offer the following resolution and move its adoption:

    A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating Indiana law enforcement officers Ken Ryan and Keith Waltz on receiving national honors.

    Whereas, South Bend Police Department Patrolman Ken Ryan and LaPorte County Sheriff's Department Deputy Keith Waltz participated in the National Police Shooting Championships and in the National Rifle Association event;     
     Whereas, After becoming the first Michiana area officer to win the National Police Shooting Championships, Patrolman Ryan defended his title, winning his second straight championship in his division. In addition, Deputy Waltz also clinched his division, taking home the title;

    Whereas, The two officers continued their winning streak at the National Rifle Association event in Albuquerque, New Mexico;

    Whereas, As a prior champion, Patrolman Ryan competed in the Classified Division, while Deputy Waltz competed in the Unclassified Division, as a newcomer;

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    Whereas, Each officer excelled in his respective division, earning top honors in each of the open, service, and distinguished classes. Moreover, Patrolman Ryan and Deputy Waltz were each named overall Grand Champions of their divisions;

    Whereas, During the four-day event the policemen fired more than 580 rounds, using eight different types of firearms, in events that included shooting handguns at targets 50 yards away; and

    Whereas, Amongst fierce competition against some of the best shooters in the field of law enforcement, Patrolman Ryan and Deputy Waltz both secured victories at the National Police Shooting Championships sponsored by the National Rifle Association: Therefore;

Be it resolved by the Senate of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

                                
    SECTION 1. The Indiana Senate congratulates Patrolman Ken Ryan and Deputy Keith Waltz on receiving national honors.
    SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Patrolman Ken Ryan and Deputy Keith Waltz.