IN HCR0039

Honors Paul Oakes as the first and number one fan of the Indianapolis Colts and credits him with initiating the team's move to Indianapolis in 1984

Recognizes Oakes' 1977 telephone call to Colts owner Robert Irsay as chairman of the Stadium Commission that set in motion years-long efforts to bring the NFL team to Indianapolis

Acknowledges Oakes' role in accompanying Mayor William Hudnut, Frank McKinney Jr., and Jim Morris to meet with Robert Irsay in Skokie, Illinois to negotiate the team's relocation

Thanks Oakes for his dedicated service to Indianapolis and the state of Indiana in bringing professional sports to the city and establishing it as a rising star in the sports world

Directs the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Paul Oakes and his family