IN HR0043

Recognizes Charles B. Redd for his lifetime of service to Fort Wayne, Indiana, and civil rights causes

Acknowledges Redd's work with the Urban League of Fort Wayne beginning in 1968, including advocacy for public school desegregation and organization of "freedom schools" during school boycotts

Notes Redd's service on Fort Wayne City Council representing the 1st District from 1984 to 1992, including two years as council president

Recognizes Redd as former chairman of the Indiana Democratic African-American Caucus and recipient of the "Key to the Fort" award from Mayor Tom Henry

Directs the House Principal Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to Charles Redd and his family