IN HCR0041

Expresses the Indiana General Assembly's deepest sympathy for the loss of Reverend Charles Williams and acknowledges his contributions to his city, state, and country.

Directs the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the section of Interstate 70 east from downtown Indianapolis to Interstate 465 as the Reverend Charles Williams Memorial Highway.

Reverend Williams served as president of the Indiana Black Expo from 1983 until his death in July 2004, making it the largest display of African American arts, culture, heritage, and history in the world.

Reverend Williams worked with elected officials and community leaders to obtain recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday in Indiana and served as special assistant to Mayors Richard Lugar and William Hudnut.

The Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit copies of the resolution to Reverend Williams' family and the Indiana Department of Transportation commissioner.