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IN HCR0054
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Kreg Battles
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AI Summary
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Congratulates Hoosier Boys State on its 75th anniversary, honoring the program's service in educating young men about Indiana's democratic government principles and practices
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Hoosier Boys State was founded in 1937 by the Indiana Department of the American Legion, originally held at Butler University and currently hosted by Trine University in Angola
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The program uses hands-on simulation where students run for office, negotiate, and write legislation rather than traditional classroom instruction
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More than 60,000 young Hoosier men have participated in the program, with notable alumni including Governor Mitch Daniels, Senator Richard Lugar, former Senator Birch Bayh, House Speaker Brian Bosma, and C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb
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Directs the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Hoosier Boys State leadership
Legislative Description
Congratulating Hoosier Boys State on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
Last Action
Returned to the House
3/6/2012