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IN HR0109

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Cherrish Pryor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Tillman H. Harpole Post 249 of the American Legion, chartered on January 21, 1937, by 15 Black World War I veterans
  • Notes the post's significant achievements including winning the Floyd L. Young membership trophy in 1937-1938, organizing the nationally-recognized Tillman Harpole Drum and Bugle Corps, and earning the 2001 Richard S. Kaplan Award
  • Documents that Post Adjutant Duane Alexander became the first Black 11th District Commander in Marion County in 2000
  • Highlights community programs established by the post including Jazz in the Park, Blues in the Hood, Pearl Harbor Recognition, and multiple scholarship programs
  • Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit the resolution to Post Commander Steven L. Barnett

Legislative Description

Honoring Tillman H. Harpole Post 249 of the American Legion.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

4/24/2013

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