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IN SR0027
Resolution
AI Summary
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Honors Marietta Wright for 30 years as a program director with the Greater Community Center and Anderson Community Schools, where she created programs including Senior and Junior High School Clubs, Girl Scouts Club, Youth Swim Club, sports leagues, and a sewing club
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Recognizes Phil Rogers as the first African-American paramedic, first African-American fire department chief in Madison County, and first paramedic appointed chief of the Anderson Fire Department
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Honors John German as the first black member of the Anderson City Council, elected in 1976
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Recognizes Bob Wilkerson, a 6'6" guard/forward from Anderson, Indiana, as a member of Indiana University's 1976 NCAA Championship team who played seven seasons in the NBA (1976-1983) with four teams, averaging 10.1 points per game
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Honors John E. Wilson ("Jumpin' Johnny Wilson") for leading Anderson High School's basketball team to the 1946 state championship with 30 points in the final game, and later playing for Anderson College and the Harlem Globetrotters (1949-1954) and Negro Leagues baseball
Legislative Description
A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Marietta Wright, Phil Rogers, John German, Bob Wilkerson and John E. Wilson for their many contributions to our community and state during Black History Month 2017.
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote
2/16/2017