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IN HCR0032

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/15/2018

Primary Sponsor

Greg Beumer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Indiana General Assembly congratulates Randolph County and Winchester on the 200th anniversary of their founding in 1818.

  • Randolph County was founded by Quakers who settled the area in 1814 and was authorized by the Indiana Legislature in 1818, with Winchester formed from land donated by five early settlers that same year.

  • Randolph County's territory extended north to the Michigan border in the early 1820s, with Fort Wayne's plat being recorded in Randolph County.

  • County and city will mark their bicentennials with a birthday party, festival, a new Bicentennial Plaza on the courthouse lawn, and other events.

  • Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit a copy of the resolution to the mayor of Winchester and the Randolph County Council.

Legislative Description

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the bicentennial of Winchester, Indiana.

Last Action

Returned to the House

2/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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