SR0079 Summary

• Honors Senator Allen E. Paul upon his retirement from the Indiana State Senate after serving nearly 30 years representing his district

• Recognizes Paul's legislative leadership including chairing the Senate Committee on Insurance and serving on committees for Financial Institutions, Commerce, Economic Development & Technology, and Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs

• Highlights three signature legislative accomplishments: "combat to college" bill requiring universities with 200+ veteran students to provide educational assistance, in-state tuition for veterans enrolling within one year of discharge, and financial assistance for Indiana National Guard members activated for state duty

• Acknowledges Paul's decorated military service as a Vietnam War combat veteran with Bronze Star with Valor Device, Combat Infantry Badge, and four Air Medals, plus numerous civilian awards and community service including work with Howe Military Academy and Ivy Tech

• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to Senator Paul and his family