IN SCR0036

Urges the Indiana Department of Transportation to place signs outside Coal City, Indiana honoring Bobby Grim, the 1959 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year.

Bobby Grim, a Coal City native, began racing in 1946 and accumulated 199 victories and nine Indianapolis 500 appearances during his 25-year racing career.

Grim's racing accomplishments include a dozen USAC midget wins, the 1960 USAC championship race, 186 IMCA features, and four consecutive IMCA championships.

Proposes placement of two signs on Highway 157 (south and west bound) reading "Coal City, Indiana – Home of Bobby Grim – 1959 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year."

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the resolution to the Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner and specified recipients.