HCR0045 Summary

• Recognizes Avon's commitment to honor the service and sacrifices of the United States' Greatest Generation, both military veterans and civilians, during World War II

• Commends citizens of Avon for planning and constructing the Avon World War II Memorial Park, which features a life-size bronze statue of Brigadier General (ret) Chet Wright

• Designates the memorial park located on Dan Jones Road at County Road 100 S. as an officially dedicated Blue Star Memorial By-Way and educational facility for Hendricks County schools

• Urges Indiana residents to attend the park dedication ceremony and visit regularly to honor the approximately 12 million American GI's and civilian population who contributed to World War II efforts

• Directs the Principal Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to Paul Morton