IN HR0045

Recognizes Elmer H. Rosebrough, born August 15, 1918, as an identical twin raised on the west side of Indianapolis and a graduate of Washington High School

Honors his military service in World War II, including training in England, participation in the Normandy Invasion, and service in the Battle of the Bulge

Acknowledges his business career owning a retail hardware store with his brother Willard in Mars Hill starting after the war, which they expanded to include clothing and toys before selling in 1967

Notes his second career as a warehouse supervisor for Indiana Farm Bureau Plant Food Division and post-retirement accomplishment of building over 100 decks, completing the last one at age 85

Recognizes his community involvement as a founding member and officer of Mars Hill Volunteer Fire Department, active member of Grace Lutheran Church, and founding member of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, plus his political engagement since 1971