House Concurrent Resolution 14 Summary

• Honors Mike Whicker, an award-winning novelist and community activist from Evansville, Indiana

• Recognizes his authorship of novels including "Invitation to Valhalla" (which appeared on national bestseller lists and was ranked 19th on the national paperback fiction list) and "Proper Suda," with a third novel "Blood of the Reich" in progress

• Acknowledges his role as executive director of the USS LST 325 World War II warship memorial and his instrumental work bringing the amphibious vessel to Evansville

• Notes his numerous awards including the Jefferson Award, declaration of "Mike Whicker Day" on July 25, 2003, the Key to the City, and his service on the Evansville Homefront Museum Committee

• Directs the Principal Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to Mike Whicker