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IN HR0028

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Ubelhor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Indiana Railway Museum's efforts in preserving Hoosier railway history and promoting tourism in Southern Indiana on its 50th anniversary celebration
  • Notes the museum was founded in 1961 as a nonprofit organization to acquire, restore, display, and operate historic railway equipment
  • Documents that the museum has transported over 828,000 passengers on historic railway tours since relocating to French Lick in 1977
  • Highlights the museum's 1 3/4-hour train trips through 20 miles of Hoosier National Forest, limestone rock cuts, and the 2,200-foot Burton Tunnel
  • Directs the House Principal Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to G. Alan Barnett, President and General Manager of the Indiana Railway Museum

Legislative Description

Recognizing the contributions of the Indiana Railway Museum.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

3/30/2011

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