IN SCR0042

Memorializes Gayle Strassell, the first female mayor of Tell City, Indiana, who served from 2004 through 2007 and passed away on February 25, 2015.

Honors her professional career including roles as office manager of the Perry County License Branch (1969-1974), secretary and controller of Fischer Chair Company (20 years), manager of Kennedy Insurance Agency (1991), and manager of Tell City and Santa Claus branches of Fifth Third Bank.

Recognizes her extensive volunteer service in multiple civic organizations including Tell City Kiwanis Club, Perry County Chamber of Commerce, Perry County League of Women Voters (Treasurer), and Perry County Convention and Visitors Bureau (President).

Notes she earned the Perry County Distinguished Woman of the Year Award, Tell City National Bank Community Service Award, and was named Tell City Distinguished Citizen of the Year.

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the Resolution to her children Julie, Greg, and Gary, her sister Peg, and Tell City Mayor Barbara Ewing.