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IN SCR0050

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

Eric Koch

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Bicentennial of Lawrence County, Indiana, marking 200 years since the county's organization shortly after Indiana's admission to the Union in 1818
  • Highlights Lawrence County's historical significance, including the Guthrie and Flinn families as first known settlers in 1810 and the county's naming after Naval Captain James Lawrence
  • Notes the county's renowned limestone quarrying industry, which supplied material for major landmarks including the Empire State Building, Pentagon, National Cathedral, and new Yankee Stadium
  • Celebrates three astronauts from Lawrence County: Gus Grissom, Ken Bowersox, and Charlie Walker, who brought sweetgum tree seeds to space in 1984
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to Lawrence County Bicentennial Commission members and county commissioners

Legislative Description

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Lawrence County, Indiana, Bicentennial.

Last Action

Returned to the Senate

3/7/2018

Full Bill Text

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