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IN SCR0049

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Philip Boots

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • On January 24, 2014, 80-year-old Del Gilliatt fell on ice at her mailbox in Crawfordsville, Indiana during near-zero degree weather and suffered a broken leg and heart attack
  • Charles "Butch" Newlin, a volunteer firefighter with the Alamo Fire Department, and his nephew Josh Newlin found Del after she had lain in the cold for over 30 minutes and provided assistance
  • Newlin's firefighter training allowed him to quickly assess the situation and get Del to safety before calling an ambulance
  • The Indiana General Assembly thanks and honors Charles Newlin for his heroic deed
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to Charles Newlin

Legislative Description

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the heroic efforts of volunteer firefighter Charles Newlin

Last Action

Returned to the Senate

3/11/2014

Full Bill Text

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