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IN HCR0051
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Edward Clere
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AI Summary
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Celebrates the 200th birthday of William S. Culbertson, born February 4, 1814, in New Market, Pennsylvania, who built a successful dry goods business in New Albany, Indiana
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Recognizes Culbertson's civic contributions including serving on New Albany's city council, founding the Culbertson Widows Home and Cornelia Memorial Orphans Home, and advancing local infrastructure through involvement with the Kentucky and Indiana Railroad Bridge and utility companies
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Honors the Culbertson Mansion as the crown jewel of New Albany's Mansion Row Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated an Indiana State Historic Site in 1976
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Acknowledges the mansion's role as part of the Indiana State Museum system, serving as a museum since 1966 to educate visitors about Victorian-era lifestyles and Gilded Age history
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Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to Jessica Stavros, site manager of the Culbertson Mansion
Legislative Description
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION celebrating the 200th birthday of William S. Culbertson and recognizing the historic and cultural significance of the Culbertson Mansion.
Last Action
Senator Arnold added as third sponsor.
3/6/2014