IN SR0013

Honors Paul J. Raver, who passed away on August 21, 2009, at age 82, after serving 45 years in various county government positions in Indiana

Recognizes his service as Purdue Extension Agent in Agriculture and County Director for Shelby, Fayette, Hendricks, and Howard counties from 1952 to 1989

Acknowledges his elected service on Howard County Council (1993-2000) and as Howard County Commissioner (2001-2008), where he oversaw expansion of county operations and technology improvements

Notes his military service as a U.S. Army military police officer from 1945-1947 and his education including bachelor's and master's degrees from Purdue University

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to his surviving family, including wife Shirley and five children