IN HCR0045

Honors Karen Freeman-Wilson for being sworn in as Mayor of Gary on December 31, 2011, making her the first woman elected mayor of Gary and the first Black woman elected mayor in Indiana

Recognizes her educational and professional achievements, including undergraduate and law degrees from Harvard University, service as Gary city court judge, Indiana Attorney General, and CEO of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals

Acknowledges her commitment to transparent governance through an open-door policy allowing citizens direct dialogue with the mayor

Notes her plans for Gary's development, including improved street maintenance and economic initiatives such as developing Gary International Airport to compete with Chicago's Midway and O'Hare airports

Directs the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Karen Freeman-Wilson